I have great love for both states (hence my name!) You could do much worse than either state.
Oklahoma’s Governor and entire congressional delegation are Republican. State House is controlled by Republicans. I think I heard every county went for Romney.
Norman area of course is fairly liberal (college town) but as conservative as you will get for that kind of environment.
The Open Carry law just went into effect in Oklahoma on Nov 1. Not sure about the Texas carry laws.
Can be very hot in summer and can be quite cold at times in winter, but overall is a lovely state. Reasonable state income tax. Strong push/discussion in the legislature going on to try to move to abolishing it.
Texas is a growing place. My folks had a place in a sleepy little town outside of DFW that now is a large big city in and of itself now. Austin is quite liberal. Houston subject to hurricanes. Summers are hot throughout Texas, but rest of the year tends to be beautiful. No income tax. Lots of cultural features.
The state actually can be divided into 5 geographical areas. Coast, Piny Woods of East Texas, North Central plains, Hill Country, and Western Desert.
People in both states tend to be good down to earth people. Not perfect people, but good people!
This particular FReeper would have you in these states, so come and look!
I appreciate the reply. As you might tell, I am in the initial stages of moving. I don’t know where to. I know where I am at, is not where I want to be. I don’t look to be rich, or for a place that offers the biggest paying jobs. I am just looking for inside knowledge of these states, I may never know.