By all means, move to Texas. Just not Austin. And really the main problem with Austin is that is a college town. The University of Texas. And like most college towns - it’s liberal.
Houston, Dallas, San Antonio? I would move to here in a heartbeat if I were young and starting out. In fact I just left San Antonio after 50 years of living there. Why? I’ve retired to the Hill Country. And so should you.
Kerrville is often mentioned as one of the best retirement locations in the US. And there are hundreds of other viable retirement options here in the Lone Star State.
“Totally overrun by liberals and illegals”? Not in our lifetime.
Dallas is just as liberal as Austin.