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Originally posted by Nitro Express:
I was born & raised in Texas and if I didn't have some commitments here in Georgia that I can't ignore, I'd be back there in a New York minute (irony intended).

I grew up in Dallas but wouldn't relocate there myself; I'd want to be in a less-populated area, at least to some extent.

I have friends from college in Lampasas--it's a nice small town but only about an hour drive to Austin. One of my classmates in Lampasas refers to Austin as "Austingrad." It's pretty liberal, of course. However, if you can get past the liberalism, Austin has great music and cultural attractions. You'll want to avoid that little insignificant college we (and the guys from Texas on this forum know who "we" are) refer to as "t.u."

Your work requirements will drive the train on location. I spent a couple of years in Lubbock and didn't much care for West Texas but many folks love the plains.

East Texas is beautiful and Tyler & Longview are not too large but seem to have most of the amenities people want.

If I were to relocate, there would only be one choice: Bryan/College Station. Man, has that place blossomed over the years!

Wherever you end up, just be assured: a bad day in Texas is ten thousand times better than a good day in New York, California or Chicago!

Best of luck!