While the positives outweigh the negatives by a long shot, living in the Lone Star State doesn’t come without some things you should at least be aware of. Because of this, I’ve compiled a list of both obvious dangers and overlooked risks of living in Texas.

  1. Bad Drivers

Todd Dwyer/Flickr Okay, maybe not this bad, but some people really should go back to Driver’s Ed. Just sayin'.

  1. Hurricanes

micaht2000/Flickr They don’t come too often, but when they do, Mother Nature doesn’t play around.

  1. Tornadoes

Saperaud/Flickr We have more per year than any other state, so we know to take cover when the weather turns violent.

  1. Flooding

Elliott Blackburn/Flickr We’re all too familiar with floodwaters, unfortunately. This photo was taken at Memorial Parkway in Houston during the recent deluge.

  1. Getting sunburned beyond belief.

Kelly Sue DeConnick/Flickr The sun is intense here, but somehow a few of us still doubt that whenever summer rolls around and end up regretting not putting on sunscreen.

  1. Snakes

Randy/Flickr We have to look out for big and scary rattlesnakes, copperheads, cottonmouths, and coral snakes.

  1. Death by fried food.

LWYang/Flickr We’ve all heard the saying “too much of a good thing is a bad thing.” Well, that definitely applies here. How can something that tastes so good be so awful for you? Tragic, I know…

  1. Mosquitoes

Enrique Dans/Flickr They come in swarms right after it rains, and keeping them away is an impossible task.

  1. Brown Recluses and Black Widows

Mike Keeling/Flickr With all of the wooded areas and humid, moist conditions, Texas makes the perfect home for poisonous, creepy spiders.

  1. Murky Beach Water

Amy The Nurse/Flickr You can’t see the creatures (sharks, jellyfish, etc) swimming underneath, and that’s just an unsettling feeling.

Can you think of any other risks of living in Texas? If so, please share them with us in the comments below.

Todd Dwyer/Flickr

Okay, maybe not this bad, but some people really should go back to Driver’s Ed. Just sayin'.

micaht2000/Flickr

They don’t come too often, but when they do, Mother Nature doesn’t play around.

Saperaud/Flickr

We have more per year than any other state, so we know to take cover when the weather turns violent.

Elliott Blackburn/Flickr

We’re all too familiar with floodwaters, unfortunately. This photo was taken at Memorial Parkway in Houston during the recent deluge.

Kelly Sue DeConnick/Flickr

The sun is intense here, but somehow a few of us still doubt that whenever summer rolls around and end up regretting not putting on sunscreen.

Randy/Flickr

We have to look out for big and scary rattlesnakes, copperheads, cottonmouths, and coral snakes.

LWYang/Flickr

We’ve all heard the saying “too much of a good thing is a bad thing.” Well, that definitely applies here. How can something that tastes so good be so awful for you? Tragic, I know…

Enrique Dans/Flickr

They come in swarms right after it rains, and keeping them away is an impossible task.

Mike Keeling/Flickr

With all of the wooded areas and humid, moist conditions, Texas makes the perfect home for poisonous, creepy spiders.

Amy The Nurse/Flickr

You can’t see the creatures (sharks, jellyfish, etc) swimming underneath, and that’s just an unsettling feeling.

 

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living in Texas February 21, 2022 Jennifer Young What are 10 things everyone should know before moving to Texas?

  1. Texas is a great place to move to if you’re in search of a job. The Lone Star State’s job market is strong.
  2. Texas is one of the hottest U.S. states, so be prepared for high temperatures. And depending where you live in Texas, you might experience dry heat or sticky humidity.
  3. Texas is a somewhat affordable place to live. There’s no state income tax, and the state sales tax isn’t as high as many other states. With that being said, Texas’ property taxes are some of the highest in the U.S.
  4. Texas is filled with lots of great history. If you love history, you’ll love living here where you’ll have access to a variety of history museums, historic landmarks, and more.
  5. Texas is a great place to experience live music. Over the years, the Lone Star State has become quite popular for its live music scene, which includes all types of music such as blues, country, Tejano, bluegrass, and more.
  6. Texas is the perfect place to live if you’re a foodie. There’s such a variety of food served here.
  7. Texas is also a great place for anyone who loves the outdoors. The Lone Star State is home to many state and national parks that offer a variety of recreational activities for all ages, including hiking, camping, horseback riding, and more.
  8. Texas has an affordable housing market. As mentioned earlier, the property taxes are high. However, you can usually find a pretty good deal on residential real estate in Texas when compared to most other parts of the U.S.
  9. Texas may have a lack of public transportation, but it’s still home to the country’s most extensive light-rail system.
  10. Texas usually has lots of traffic because the cities are so spread out. No matter where you move to, you can probably expect heavy traffic. What are five of the most dangerous things in Texas? Some of the most dangerous things in Texas are animals. Listed below are five animals all Texans and visitors of the Lone Star State should avoid at all times.
  11. Snakes
  12. Spiders
  13. Scorpions
  14. Alligators
  15. Mountain Lions

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living in Texas

February 21, 2022

Jennifer Young

What are 10 things everyone should know before moving to Texas?

  1. Texas is a great place to move to if you’re in search of a job. The Lone Star State’s job market is strong.
  2. Texas is one of the hottest U.S. states, so be prepared for high temperatures. And depending where you live in Texas, you might experience dry heat or sticky humidity.
  3. Texas is a somewhat affordable place to live. There’s no state income tax, and the state sales tax isn’t as high as many other states. With that being said, Texas’ property taxes are some of the highest in the U.S.
  4. Texas is filled with lots of great history. If you love history, you’ll love living here where you’ll have access to a variety of history museums, historic landmarks, and more.
  5. Texas is a great place to experience live music. Over the years, the Lone Star State has become quite popular for its live music scene, which includes all types of music such as blues, country, Tejano, bluegrass, and more.
  6. Texas is the perfect place to live if you’re a foodie. There’s such a variety of food served here.
  7. Texas is also a great place for anyone who loves the outdoors. The Lone Star State is home to many state and national parks that offer a variety of recreational activities for all ages, including hiking, camping, horseback riding, and more.
  8. Texas has an affordable housing market. As mentioned earlier, the property taxes are high. However, you can usually find a pretty good deal on residential real estate in Texas when compared to most other parts of the U.S.
  9. Texas may have a lack of public transportation, but it’s still home to the country’s most extensive light-rail system.
  10. Texas usually has lots of traffic because the cities are so spread out. No matter where you move to, you can probably expect heavy traffic. What are five of the most dangerous things in Texas? Some of the most dangerous things in Texas are animals. Listed below are five animals all Texans and visitors of the Lone Star State should avoid at all times.
  11. Snakes
  12. Spiders
  13. Scorpions
  14. Alligators
  15. Mountain Lions

The OIYS Visitor Center

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  1. Texas is a great place to move to if you’re in search of a job. The Lone Star State’s job market is strong.

  2. Texas is one of the hottest U.S. states, so be prepared for high temperatures. And depending where you live in Texas, you might experience dry heat or sticky humidity.

  3. Texas is a somewhat affordable place to live. There’s no state income tax, and the state sales tax isn’t as high as many other states. With that being said, Texas’ property taxes are some of the highest in the U.S.

  4. Texas is filled with lots of great history. If you love history, you’ll love living here where you’ll have access to a variety of history museums, historic landmarks, and more.

  5. Texas is a great place to experience live music. Over the years, the Lone Star State has become quite popular for its live music scene, which includes all types of music such as blues, country, Tejano, bluegrass, and more.

  6. Texas is the perfect place to live if you’re a foodie. There’s such a variety of food served here.

  7. Texas is also a great place for anyone who loves the outdoors. The Lone Star State is home to many state and national parks that offer a variety of recreational activities for all ages, including hiking, camping, horseback riding, and more.

  8. Texas has an affordable housing market. As mentioned earlier, the property taxes are high. However, you can usually find a pretty good deal on residential real estate in Texas when compared to most other parts of the U.S.

  9. Texas may have a lack of public transportation, but it’s still home to the country’s most extensive light-rail system.

  10. Texas usually has lots of traffic because the cities are so spread out. No matter where you move to, you can probably expect heavy traffic.

What are five of the most dangerous things in Texas?

Some of the most dangerous things in Texas are animals. Listed below are five animals all Texans and visitors of the Lone Star State should avoid at all times.

  1. Snakes
  2. Spiders
  3. Scorpions
  4. Alligators
  5. Mountain Lions