[Slyfox]

You might like the Conroe area if you want a little space. It is north of Houston.
Go to realtor.com and check out prices of homes with acreage in the area. Lot's of tall pine trees.

[CyberCowboy777]

Conroe is how far from Houston?

[CyberCowboy777]

What about The WoodLands

[Cheesehead in Texas]

I agree with the Conroe area. Look at Magnolia or The Woodlands, too. You can easily get 5 acres or more with large pines in this area (but not in The Woodlands city limits). The Woodlands is typically suburban and about 15 minutes from Conroe with some good entertainment, shopping, restaurants, etc. There is a wide range (religious and nondenominational) of very good private schools in the area. Conroe is about 90 miles from the coast which is good because you want some land between you and the hurricanes. The bad part . . . it is really hot and humid in July and August and heavy rains in some areas cause flooding. Conroe is in Montgomery County where there are no democrats in county offices.