I’m usually the one waving people in like, “Come on, y’all — the queso’s hot, the sunsets are pretty, and the neighbors will probably bring you pie.”
But every once in a while, I feel obligated to give folks a little heads-up. Because Texas? She’s got personality. She’s got charm. She’s got bugs that look like they were built Ford Tough.

And honestly… not everyone is cut out to be a Texan.

So here we go — a little sass, a little truth, and a whole lot of Texas-sized honesty.

Don’t Move to Texas If…

1. You want to change us.

We’re friendly. We’re welcoming.
But if you start all your sentences with, “Well, where I come from—” and end them with how we should talk, drive, cook, vote, fry food, or do anything differently… whew. That’s a quick way to get side-eyed in the produce aisle.

We like us just the way we are.

2. You don’t like heat.

We don’t just have “summer.”
We have:

  • Warm
  • Hot
  • Real hot
  • And “why does my steering wheel feel like lava?”

If you melt at 85°, this place is gonna chew you up like a bowl of overcooked brisket.

3. You’re terrified of bugs.

Texas bugs are… robust.
They don’t just fly — they hover like they’re surveying their land. They make eye contact. They have confidence.

If a bug the size of a toddler’s shoe makes you rethink your entire life plan, Texas might not be your soulmate.

4. You don’t want to talk to strangers.

Confession time:
I have been known to strike up conversations with people who absolutely, without a doubt, did not want to talk to me — and that was before I earned my full Texas stripes.

Texans?
We will talk to you at the grocery store, the gas pump, the vet, the post office… anywhere.
If small talk drains your battery, Texas might short-circuit you by Tuesday.

5. You don’t like wide-open spaces or warm-hearted people.

This state has room.
Room to breathe.
Room to roam.
Room for your heart to settle in and expand a little.

And the people?
Let me tell you — my mom’s neighbor mows her lawn just because he feels like it.
Not because she asked.
Not because he wants anything.
Just because Texans do that kind of thing.

If that level of friendliness makes you suspicious… well, bless your heart.

6. You think you can drive across the state in one afternoon.

Oh honey. No.

You can leave Dallas at breakfast and still not be halfway to El Paso by dinner.
This state is massive.

If you don’t enjoy road trips, Texas will test you spiritually.

But DO Move to Texas If…

You want friendship, incredible food, and summers that feel like a warm hug.

Texas has heart.
Big, generous, loud, laugh-til-you-snort heart.

We’ve got:

  • BBQ that’ll make you question every life decision you’ve ever made
  • Breakfast tacos worth writing home about
  • Lakes and trails and small towns full of charm
  • Communities that feel like family the second you move in
  • Neighbors who show up with a casserole and a toolbox

Texas is big — but the welcome here is even bigger.

Some folks are born Texans.
Some folks become Texans.
And some folks?
Well… they’re better off visiting in February and calling it a day.

Either way, we’ll greet you with a smile, a wave, and probably an invite to dinner.

And if you are thinking about putting down roots in Montgomery, Lake Conroe, DFW, or beyond… I’d love to help you find your perfect home under this big, bold Texas sky.