Texas

Texas Relocation Information

Texas is bounded by Oklahoma on the north, by Arkansas and Louisiana on the east, by Mexico and the Gulf of Mexico on the south, and by New Mexico on the west. Texas is the 2nd largest state by area, and with a population of approx. 20.9 million, is also the 2nd most populous state. Major industries in Texas include petroleum and natural gas, farming (cotton, livestock), steel, banking, insurance, and tourism. Texas was admitted to the Union as the 28th state on December 29, 1845. Texas derived its name from The Caddo Indians of eastern Texas who called their group of tribes the "Tejas," meaning "those who are friends". The nickname of Texas is "The Lone Star State".

Texas has several state taxes, including a state sales tax, and property taxes colleted at the local level, but has no personal income tax.

State Capital: Austin
State Motto: Friendship
State Bird: Mockingbird
State Flower: Bluebonnet
State Song: "Texas, Our Texas"
State Tree: Pecan
State Gemstone: Texas Blue Topaz
State Fish: Guadalupe Bass

State Relocation Information Guide

State Ranking:
Most Liveable State: 41
Lowest Overall Taxes: 8
Best Environment for Education: 24
Lowest Crime: 40

In 2008, Coldwell Banker looked at the cost of a typical 2,200-square-foot house with 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, a family room and a two-car garage. The neighborhood - a more subjective measure - is one "typical for corporate middle-management transferees." The following is a sample of cities in the state:

Amarillo	193113
Arlington	143775
Austin	241325
College Station	213755
Corpus Christi	187000
Dallas	326425
El Paso	226362
Fort Worth	148625
Houston	158412
Killeen	145812
Lubbock	170700
Plano	210875
San Antonio	253373

Cities in the state that ranked in the top 100 "Best Places to Live" by CNNMoney.com include:

Austin
Carrollton
Denton
League City
North Richland Hills
Plano
Richardson
Round Rock
Sugar Land
The Woodlands

Major cities in Texas include Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, Fort Worth, and El Paso.

If you would like me to help you find a realtor in a specifc area of the state, just contact me and I would be happy to help you.

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