Texas: Why It's A Great Place To Live

By Pammy McGrath


Every year, more and more people are moving to Texas and it's not hard to figure out why. As the second largest state in area, Texas has something to satisfy just about any sensibility. If you are wondering why Texas is one of the fastest growing states, read on and you will discover some great reasons to relocate to the Lone Star State.

One of the first things that tends to draw people to Texas is the absence of state income tax, both for residents and businesses. This could be a savings of many thousands of dollars for you, and while you still must pay sales tax and property tax, at least you can eliminate one yearly cost.

Many people come here because of the excellent educational opportunities. Many Texas school districts are excellent and one gauge of the success for Texas schools is that this state has the highest number of students every year that qualify for consideration in the National Merit Scholarship program. For higher education, there are excellent public and private universities to consider and you can study anything almost anything from fine arts to engineering to business and much more.

Sports entertainment abounds throughout Texas, and every city has something to offer. Texas has two NFL teams, two Major League baseball teams, three NBA teams, two WNBA teams, an NHL team and two Major League soccer teams. This is not to mention a host of minor league teams and tons of collegiate and high school sports to enjoy.

Texas is vast state filled with much to see and do, and every region and city has its charms and attractions. One of the most popular regions in the state is Texas Hill Country, which includes 25 counties and portions of the San Antonio metro area and the Austin metro area. Aside from the hundreds of things to do in those two cities, the region is known for its stunning scenery, its lavender fields, production of fine wines, its unique history and plentitude of outdoor activities.

There is a wide variety of real estate available in Texas Hill Country, including new construction, historic properties, large ranches and anything else you could possibly want. To find that perfect piece of Texas property, contact Nixon Real Estate. They can help you find Fredericksburg real estate, Kerrville TX real estate, San Antonio real estate or any Texas Hill Country real estate you need.




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