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Texas boasts some of the fastest growing cities in the country. It’s not just the warm weather that lures people. Home to numerous Fortune 500 company headquarters, Texas enjoys a strong, diversified economy. With a relatively low cost of living and affordable housing, residents achieve a higher standard of living than many other states. Texas does not collect a state income tax from residents, adding to its economic appeal. Texas also values education: More than 200 colleges and universities call Texas home. High-ranking schools such as the University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M, and Rice University attract talented students from all over the world.

From the Piney Woods in East Texas to the beaches of Galveston to the tumbleweeds of El Paso, no matter where you live in the state, there are diverse places to explore. The largest cities in Texas—Dallas, Houston and San Antonio—offer world class restaurants, museums, concerts and theaters. Austin is a hub for music with events like South by Southwest and Austin City Limits drawing attendees from around the country. If sports are your passion, look no further than the Houston Astros and the Dallas Cowboys, to name just a few of the professional teams. Whether partial to football, baseball, hockey, basketball or soccer, there’s a winning team to cheer on!

Some of the most popular adventures in Texas include: Eat a famous Fletcher’s Corny Dog at the State Fair in Dallas. Stroll along the River Walk in San Antonio. Tour NASA’s Johnson’s Space Center in Houston. Explore the vast beauty of Big Bend National Park. See the Stock Yards and Rodeo in Fort Worth after a visit to the Kimball Art Museum. Watch the bats take flight in Austin. Relax on the beaches of Galveston, Corpus Christi or South Padre Island. Witness the annual hot air balloon lift off in Plano. For casual athletes and outdoor enthusiasts, visit state parks, city parks and trails, camp grounds, and biking trails available for recreation and exercise.