Had to follow my folks out here from Southern Cal. Wasn't quite ready to strike out on my own. I wasn't thrilled about the move, thought Texas would be nothing but snakes and tumbleweeds. Now that I've lived here most of my life, I can't think of any other place in the states I'd rather be. I have lived in Houston, Dallas, Waco and now Austin for the past 5 years. Would not want to move back to Houston or Dallas for many reasons given above. Hill country is the place to be. It does get HOT here in the summer, but winters are very mild.