Who here is from another state/Country, As in you moved to TX and currently live here

[CJ]

Moved here from Miami, Florida in '77 when I was 11 years old. Wasn't my choice although I scored a dirt bike out of the deal! I like it here but, somedays I really miss the ocean/beach.

Texas has that you know.

[f0ur sixer]

I am from Texas, went to the military and did my 6. I will be back for the first time July of this year. See you all soon!

[jdgregory84]

Texas is awesome, but the DFW is the place that people go to NOT experience Texas.

[Sean88gt]

Moved here in 98. From CO originally but lived in GA and NC prior to moving here.

[Denny]

Born in California and moved here when I was 15. If I can't move to a topical island, than there's no reason for me to leave Texas.

It's a great environment to raise your children.

Plenty of elbow room.

Plenty of opportunity (in just about any category).

No state tax.

Great cost of living for what you get out of it.

I really can't think of another place in the Union where I can make as much as I do, doing what I do and living the way I do (when I work Stateside). It seems to be a good balance of lifestyle/pay/opportunity/cost for my family.

There are other places where I can make more, but the cost of living would probably kill me. There are places where my dollar would go a lot further, but it is usually either lacking in opportunities to work, wages are lower, or the environment is less than acceptable for my family.








Y'all can go to hell. I'm going to Texas.

[Big A]

I really can't think of another place in the Union where I can make as much as I do, doing what I do and living the way I do (when I work Stateside). It seems to be a good balance of lifestyle/pay/opportunity/cost for my family.

There are other places where I can make more, but the cost of living would probably kill me. There are places where my dollar would go a lot further, but it is usually either lacking in opportunities to work, wages are lower, or the environment is less than acceptable for my family.

You can't beat TX for environment, cost of living, and climate. I'd gladly trade the 70* temps for a decent school system, decent property values, and a little southern hospitality. My family is here too though, so I'm a little jaded. The sunshine tax get's old.

A little different scenario being that I came out here to Cali as a single guy, but I totally agree. I got a cost of living raise, and the job opportunities are plentiful, but I have an aversion to spending $500k on a starter home.

I have a t-shirt that says exactly that, and I believe it.

[JC316]

When you move to Texas, you become a Texan, and therefore you don't leave. It's the way of the land. Some Texan's wander (like Yale) but they eventually return.

No, if you come from the north and stay, then you are forever classified as a damned yankee. I am a lifer, born and raised 100% grade A pure texan. Shocking at how many member aren't actually born here.

[OreoStang]

When you move to Texas, you become a Texan, and therefore you don't leave. It's the way of the land. Some Texan's wander (like Yale) but they eventually return.

Damn straight.

[Stephen]

Moved here from Miami, Florida in '77 when I was 11 years old. Wasn't my choice although I scored a dirt bike out of the deal! I like it here but, somedays I really miss the ocean/beach.

my old lady is from Rio de Janero.. She would kill for some blue water!

I was born and raised in dfw

[01-GATOR]

Texan by the grace of God, born in El Paso.

[347Mike]

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

I have been in Texas since 2005 and have only been back to visit family.

I still think Texas is a great place to live and with the exception of places like Colorado and some great scenery, there isn't any other place I would want to live.

[Fastlane]

I am from Fort Worth originally but my parents moved the family up and down the east coast until I graduated high school. I moved back to Fort Worth 6 years ago but I miss the mountains and trees. I don't see myself staying in FW forever. I need more scenery. I do like Texas though, it is a better place than most of the other states I have lived in.

[Roscoe]

When you move to Texas, you become a Texan, and therefore you don't leave. It's the way of the land. Some Texan's wander (like Yale) but they eventually return.

Exactly.

<-- Texan, moved from Austin to Seattle in 2006 and back to Dallas mid last year. Don't plan on leaving again.

[Denny]

No, if you come from the north and stay, then you are forever classified as a damned yankee. I am a lifer, born and raised 100% grade A pure texan. Shocking at how many member aren't actually born here.

I'm glad you're in the minority.

[Chvyblzr1972]

Born in Southern California, moved here in 2006. I must be a major minority cause I can't stand this place. I really don't see the greatness of Texas. I will say I have only been in the DFW area so I might be a little jaded. I miss the Mojave desert, I used to go out there and play and run the historical trails out there multiple times a year. The drivers here are the worst I have seen. I will say that Texas has the best gun laws. I do like those.