Tell Me About Texas

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2 years in Brownsville
1 1/2 years in Beaumont

I don't know what all the hype is about.

Most of Texas is Private land.
Texas is hot and humid, or hot and dusty. Frequent severe weather.

No income tax was nice. Some of the counties have vicious property taxes. As advised, stay the hell away from Harris county.

Decent gun laws. Many western states have better gun laws.
The people are mostly good.

I would only move back if forced to by my employer.
 
August 20 marked my 25th year in this land of contrasts. I have never regreted coming here. I highly recommend it.

Lived in:
Alpine
San Angelo
Midland
Fort Worth
Houston

My favorite is Alpine, and I am literally counting down the days until I call it quits with corporate America and get back to that clean country.
 
I live for Spring and Fall all two weeks of each.
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Actually, summer is about 6 months. Spring and Fall are about 3 months each. Winter is a brief transition between Fall and Spring that varies from year to year.

We like private land down here. That way the Feds have less control over what happens and who profits. I know an Operator at a plant I used to work at near La Porte that owns his own 40 or 50 acres out North of town. He hunts out there regularly. If you want your own land to hunt on, you can find it. It might not be prime land, but it is there.

If you want to enjoy the outdoors and the people, get out of the big cities. There are lots of nice towns and places to go, just be prepared to drive a ways.

If you just like to drive around the back roads and see what there is to see, there is lots of that as well.

Also, I live in Southeast Houston in Clear Lake a couple hundred yards from NASA's back gate. I can think of 5 gun clubs with rifle ranges within a descent drive. A couple are membership only. Not sure how many pistol ranges there are.
 
Over the last 25 years, I've put more than 250,000 miles on a myriad of motorcycles traveling thru every state in the contiguous 48. I've lived in NM, MD, VA, NC, SC, and GA, and I have family in WV and PA. Five years ago, I moved to the DFW Metroplex and I've not ever regretted it. In fact, I fly back to NoVA every month and every single month I'm reminded of how much more I like Texas (yes, even the Metroplex) relative to just about any other state.

Humidity is low (excepting the southeast part of the state), the temps comfortable iffen ya learn to stay out of the sun or wear a cap, the terrain is varied and has its own beauty, and frankly this place just flat out agrees with my perspective on life better than other place I've been. If I had my druthers, my job would be in Austin instead of Plano but its not so I deal with the Metroplex. If I *really* could have my druthers, I'd not need a job at all and instead would live and hunt on 300+ acres down Kerrville way. :D The only places you might tempt me to live in outside of Texas would be back up Santa Fe way (I was born in Los Alamos) or maybe in eastern OK. Other than that, it's Texas for me...

If any of y'all decide to move down this way, just do me a couple of favors - stop irrigating the snot out of all of the non-indigenous plants that you feel compelled to cultivate, and stop refrigerating every indoor facility you inhabit. This is Texas, and it just makes no sense to try and make it into any other place.
 
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Terlingua ain't a place; it's an idea: You don't bother me, I won't bother you.

Not enough winter to worry about.

Elbow room, both physical and emotional.

Sometimes it's a bit on the dry side, and it's been known to get warmish--but I don't recall seeing it above 118. Not like Presidio, where it was 125, one day this summer...

Decent views...

:), Art
 

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I've expressed my fondness for Texas, spent a lot of time in Texas. Serious thought of heading that way myself.

In Dallas is there a cab company named Terminal. Now folks might think so named because of Airports like Love Field or DFW.

Nope, named for the way drivers attempt to drive 70 mph during a ice storm in front of Dallas Market. Prettiest Three-Sixities I ever watched, too bad the guard-rail pulled out in front of them. :D

BIG state. Try going from Galveston to OK, did I mention Texas is BIG!

They use 26-06 for jack rabbits, right off the highway. Keeps folks from hitting them going down the road on them 90 mph speed limits they have. I was being neighborly, I was using a '06. One can use a Bigger gun than needed, not Texas-like to go smaller.

Texas - Manners, respect, and values. Ivory stocks on your BBQGun will get hats tipped, handshakes, and a cold one slapped in your hand.

Forget using a map for the backroads, part of the deal is pull into a Fillin' station and ask, visit, have a cold soda. Just follow the directions past the water tower, the tractor place, the busted fence where the bull crossed the road, clothes on the line...beats the hell out of so many tenths of mile then take a right for sure.

When the host says " stand up, put your hand over your heart and face Texas before you head out to shoot.- well it what you do, proud to be a part of it.

Then again he did fly you into his private landing strip, and has 4 skeet fields in his back yard.

Shush...you hear it? I do. That be the Quail. Respect the Quail.
 
I live for Spring and Fall all two weeks of each.
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+1!

Born and raised in Southeast Texas, I used to think that what we had was spring and fall. After moving to DFW and back, now I realize it was just different phases of summer in SETX.

Just stay away from Southeast Texas and you should be okay. I know that Texas has one vacancy from me moving to Florida because of Rita. I love Tejas for the scenery(even in SETX), the people, and food and will move back one day.
 
Brad Johnson said:
What? Aside from the CHL law, Texas has NO gun laws other than the federal regs and a few city-specific laws.

Brad
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Title 10 Chpt. 46 § 46.03

A place of business that derives 51% or more of its income from the sale or service of alcoholic beverages for on premises consumption
On premises of a correctional facility
On the physical premises of a school, an educational institution, or a passenger transportation vehicle of a school or an educational institution, whether the school or educational institution is public or private,
On the premises where a high school, collegiate or professional sporting event of interscholastic event is taking place, unless the license holder is a participant in the event and a handgun is used in the event
On the premises of a polling place on the day of an election or while early voting is in progress.
racetrack; secured area of an airport
In any government court or offices utilized by the court, unless pursuant to written regulations or written authorization of the court.
*on the premises of a church, synagogue, or other established place of religious worship.
*On the premises of a Hospital licensed under the Health and Safety Code
*On the premises of a nursing home licensed under the Health and Safety Code
*Amusement parks. Amusement Parks means a permanent indoor or outdoor facility or park where amusement rides are available for use by the public that is located in a county with a population of more than one million, encompasses at least 75 acres in surface area, is enclosed with access only through controlled entries, is open for operation more than 120 days in each calendar year, and has security guards on the premises at all times. The term does not include any public or private driveway, street, sidewalk or walkway, parking lot, parking garage, or other parking area.
Public or private premises conspicuously posted with this sign do
Items above marked * Do not apply if the actor was not given effective notice under Section 30.06.

I thought there were no gun laws in Texas?:confused:

Compare to Utah
It is unlawful for a person with a firearm permit to carry a concealed firearm in the following locations:

Any secure area in which firearms are prohibited and notice of the prohibition is posted
A secure area of an airport
Any courthouse, courtroom, mental health facility or correctional facility that may provide by rule that no firearm may be transported, sold, given, or possessed upon the facility. At least one notice shall be prominently displayed at each entrance to a secure area in which a dangerous weapon, firearm, or explosive is restricted
What about private business, can they post signs prohibiting someone from carrying a gun into their business even though the person may have a firearm permit? Naturally, private property owners may apply what ever restrictions they want, whether or not these restrictions violates ones personal rights is for the civil courts to decide. But the only statutory restriction on a permit holder is secured areas such as airports and federal buildings.
May I carry my loaded and concealed firearm into a bar or other drinking other establishment? There is nothing in state statute that prohibits permit holders from being in a bar with a concealed firearm. However, it is illegal to be intoxicated and in possession of a firearm. The level of intoxication that is considered illegal is held to the same standard as when driving a car.
Utah Code 76-10-530 covers the law on Trespass with a firearm in a house of worship or private residence -- Notice -- Penalty.

Link to Churches in Utah that have notified BCI of their intent to prohibit firearms on their premises.
 
LawDog said:
Amarillo, Texas. Population 180,000 +/-, of which 52% is of the distaff side of the species.

Median household income is $34,900 +/-, and the median house value is 74,400 +/-.

As for the weather, I have attached charts comparing Amarillo to the U.S. average.

I should warn you that the wind chart is probably fairly conservative.

LawDog
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The only problem with Amarillo is the unmistakeable smell of Cow when the breeze is juuuuuuust right! :barf:
 
The only problem with Amarillo is the unmistakeable smell of Cow when the breeze is juuuuuuust right!
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It's not Hereford's fault that it's one giant feedlot. :D

Don't think of it as the smell of cow, think of it as the smell of money.

LawDog
 
Title 10 Chpt. 46 § 46.03

A place of business that derives 51% or more of its income from the sale or service of alcoholic beverages for on premises consumption
On premises of a correctional facility
On the physical premises of a school, an educational institution, or a passenger transportation vehicle of a school or an educational institution, whether the school or educational institution is public or private,
On the premises where a high school, collegiate or professional sporting event of interscholastic event is taking place, unless the license holder is a participant in the event and a handgun is used in the event
On the premises of a polling place on the day of an election or while early voting is in progress.
racetrack; secured area of an airport
In any government court or offices utilized by the court, unless pursuant to written regulations or written authorization of the court.
*on the premises of a church, synagogue, or other established place of religious worship.
*On the premises of a Hospital licensed under the Health and Safety Code
*On the premises of a nursing home licensed under the Health and Safety Code
*Amusement parks. Amusement Parks means a permanent indoor or outdoor facility or park where amusement rides are available for use by the public that is located in a county with a population of more than one million, encompasses at least 75 acres in surface area, is enclosed with access only through controlled entries, is open for operation more than 120 days in each calendar year, and has security guards on the premises at all times. The term does not include any public or private driveway, street, sidewalk or walkway, parking lot, parking garage, or other parking area.
Public or private premises conspicuously posted with this sign do
Items above marked * Do not apply if the actor was not given effective notice under Section 30.06.
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I thought there were no gun laws in Texas?
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Apparently you missed the first part of my sentence that read "Aside from CHL law..." (in case you are unfamiliar with the Texas licensing terminology "CHL" stands for Concealed Handgun License). The statutes you list deal specifically with restrictions to concealed carry, not general firearms ownership.

Brad
 
If you grow up on a ranch or farm and are away for a while....you eventually get to miss the smell of cattle.:p
 
setxcypress said:
I know that Texas has one vacancy from me moving to Florida because of Rita.
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You decided to escape a hurricane... by moving to FLORIDA!? :what:
 
Fallingblock, when did you live in Stewdie Byute? I lived on and off in in Alpine for about 8 years from 1980 to 1991, and attended Sul Ross State. We're planning on heading back in about 3 years if Houston traffic and Corporate America don't finish me off first.

Anybody who wants to see what real John Wayne movie country looks like needs to get around the Big Bend area at least once in their life.
 
Sounds great, Y'all(did I use that right?). The only things keeping me here are my family and my church. I have been considering this for a while. Lubbock sounds awesome(is that word allowed in Tejas?). As for the ladies, I am single, but, as stated before I am kind of a Yankee. Would that cause problems?:D Or does Iowa not count?
 
alduro said:
If you grow up on a ranch or farm and are away for a while....you eventually get to miss the smell of cattle.:p
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One of my best friends grew up on a Dairy Farm, and thus, I was mightily exposed to the smell of cow. And no, I don't miss it one bit! His house smells MUCH nicer than his father's! :)
 
enfield303 said:
Sounds great, Y'all(did I use that right?). The only things keeping me here are my family and my church. I have been considering this for a while. Lubbock sounds awesome(is that word allowed in Tejas?). As for the ladies, I am single, but, as stated before I am kind of a Yankee. Would that cause problems?:D Or does Iowa not count?
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Awesome is a perfectly good word... Iowa is DEFINITELY a Yankee state, and it really doesn't cause much in the way of problems because we're used to carpetbaggers horning in on our good thing! :)

Just remember the #1 rule of emmigrating to Texas: We don't care HOW you did things back there! :D
 
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