Posted on 04/18/2002 10:10:10 AM PDT by CyberCowboy777
Texas Freepers! I am considering re-locating to Texas from Washington. I want a change in weather, people and politics.
I have lived all across the U.S. but never Texas. Can you give me some ideas as to where to live, Pro's and Cons of Texas?
I am really thinking Houston - I want to be near the Coast. (or at least 2 hours away).
I will want to own at least 5 acres. And my brother and Parents are thinking of moving there as well and will need land as well.
I have three boys and a Wife. I am a Computer Consultant by trade (my father is a programmer and we have our own company here).
I do not care about schools as I will be Home Schooling when my boys are older.
Any info will be greatly appreciated!
Joking? Right?
Well, being an Air Force brat I didn't have much say in the matter! :O)
I loved the Spokane area. It really didn't get so cold there (NEVER as cold as Montana and the Dakotas)
and in the summer you didn't need A/C. Open the windows and the cool breeze was very comfy!
What are your priorities? City, or small town...do you insist on being near an ocean, or is just water enough? How many liberals can you stand?
"That's right you're not from Texas. But Texas wants you anyway."
Think it says it all.
Everyone has been so helpful here... So much info to take in.
For those that asked I have been doing full systems support for small/medium size businesses for 4 years now. Networking, Software support, Communications software, Database support and the like. I have 20+ clients that I support everything IT for. Our major Client is Boise Cascade Corp. or Boise now. There I do Desktop support and User Support. Dad is a Programmer and Database Engineer and my Brother supports a system called Majiq (Hardware and Software).
Walllll I hope so, FRiend. I'm still workin' on the expectoration. ;)
YEAH that'll happen. My wife is about to divorce me because she wants to move back to her home state of Ohio. What is there in Ohio?
They are all hot in the summer, all except Houston can be cold in the winter. Houston is the most humid, but those that tell you the air is dirty, don’t have a damn clue. Dallas, and Houston have the most opportunity to pick up computer work if you want to be an independent, Austin if you want to join a large group.
Houston has little open land, HOWEVER Harris County has 1,729 sq mi only half in the city so I assure you, that 5 Acers is not hard to come by. I would suggest Montgomery (Conroe) just north of Houston, or Fort Bend County to the southwest however. They are conservative, growing and five acres is easy to find. Ft Bend is better for reaching the coast. Houston has pro basketball, baseball, football (soon again), opera, theater, ballet, and symphony. Dallas has most, but not all of those. Houston has three major four year colleges and a bunch of Jr Colleges. We are the center of the US based international oilfield and have one of the largest medical centers in the world.
Dallas has the above, less humidity, more cold weather, and zoning. There I would look at homes from downtown going north.
Austin is one of the best cities in America. Their arts tend to be more trendy and the economy is built around, The University of Texas, state government and high tech computing. The next county north is Williamson, a fast growing, very conservative area with good housing.
Come down, ask questions, be friendly, you will get along fine. Start telling us how everyone else does it and you’re in trouble. Please remember we are not hicks, though we love to act the part. Remember we have NASA, UT, A&M, Rice (35 Public & 38 Private Universities), The Texas Medical Center (Denton Cooley, Michael DeBakey). We have 254 counties, six larger than Rhode Island. The President of The United States, The Majority Leader of The House, and the Majority Whip all live here. We have some of the biggest companies in the world and the biggest bankruptcy (this added so I don’t have to read the replies). People are proud of this state and are glad to help new neighbors. Good luck!
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