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[ENTHUSIAST]

I am in the Hill Country area North of Austin and I know there are more than a few of you guys that have moved to the surrounding vicinity.

Post up here if you have anything TX related to share.

[ENTHUSIAST]

[Lost In The Pits]

Up in DFW. I'm hoping Texas starts to improve lived 29 years in California no major problems. Living here a little over a month car broken into and after $2000 dollars damage. I'm gunna need things to improve before I feel this was the right call.

[ENTHUSIAST]

Up in DFW. I'm hoping Texas starts to improve lived 29 years in California no major problems. Living here a little over a month car broken into and after $2000 dollars damage. I'm gunna need things to improve before I feel this was the right call.

[Lost In The Pits]

I had a very expensive sound system and in the move the receipts were lost so it was my word of what was stolen and they were only offering to repair the broken window and the factory system. There was also some penalty to make a claim because I still had a California policy but was a Texas resident so I had failed to change my policy to reflect this change. So I just bit the bullet and took care of it myself.

[CoopsDad]

I moved to unincorporated McLennan county about 15 miles south/southwest of Waco and it was the right call for us. My wife, who I tried to persuade to move out of California for 25 years, said she can't imagine why we didn't move years and years earlier. There was a little culture shock for her because the nearest grocery store is still far enough away that, if you forgot it, you wait until you need to go into town for something else- there is no "quick trip to Stater Bros.

She went from not wanting to eat chickens that a buddy raised as meat birds to telling me to go kill another wild hog because we're low on pork. She still won't eat venison but she'll cook it, and even use "her" pans instead of "my" cast iron. We have a flock of about 20 laying hens and 2 roosters that went from being my responsibility to being HER chickies. They get the leftovers that the dogs used to enjoy, plus anything that results from cleaning out the fridge. Yes, she'll cook outdated food for her chickies.

And Health Camp was a disappointment except for their shakes. Mediocre food but great shakes. Much rather go to Buzzard Billy's and sit out on the deck or Twisted Root for a decent burger.

[ibanezfoo]

So far lived in Buda, Cedar Creek (Bastrop Co.) and now Wimberley. I can tell you Bastrop is being taken over by folks who can't afford Austin but really really want Bastrop to turn into Austin. They are annexing and taxing the hell out of everyone to pay for it. Sucks because I really liked it over there. Wimberley has always been my wife's favorite part of Texas so here we are...

[RHT447]

Arrived in Arlington in late 2015. Finally got off my rear and got my LTC this month.

We are at the bottom of a cul-de-sac off the bottom of a dead end street. One way in, one way out, narrow field of fire--pretty quite back here--strangers stick out. A few neighbors had some stuff stolen from their vehicles at night awhile back. Not break-ins, just handle flippers. Dipsticks forgot to lock the doors.

Yeah, something rural would be nice, but wife and I are getting "older", and the convenience of stuff close by is nice too. Oil change light came on in my truck. Hadn't seen that for awhile, so checked my last receipt. In 12 months, I drove less than 3000 miles. I fill up when ever gas gets close to $2/gallon. Our house (paid cash) is all electric, no gas. Our August bill was $146.

Life is good.

[plinkr]

So far lived in Buda, Cedar Creek (Bastrop Co.) and now Wimberley. I can tell you Bastrop is being taken over by folks who can't afford Austin but really really want Bastrop to turn into Austin. They are annexing and taxing the hell out of everyone to pay for it. Sucks because I really liked it over there. Wimberley has always been my wife's favorite part of Texas so here we are...

i live in Cedar Park, in Williamson County, which just LOWERED their property tax rate this year. I don't even like to VISIT California any more.

[ibanezfoo]

i live in Cedar Park, in Williamson County, which just LOWERED their property tax rate this year. I don't even like to VISIT California any more.

I like Cedar Park. I have a couple friends that live up that way. Been to a few gun shows at the complex there.

I haven't been back to CA one single time since I left in 2012. Closest I've gotten was flying to AZ for work.

[Dragunov]

Up in DFW. I'm hoping Texas starts to improve lived 29 years in California no major problems. Living here a little over a month car broken into and after $2000 dollars damage. I'm gunna need things to improve before I feel this was the right call.

Move to Burnet Co. almost no crime here.

[iropem]

Just moved to Hood County last month from So Cal. It’s all been as a good as I expected or better. No regrets whatsoever. Haven’t spend any time on gun stuff as I’ve been busy getting settled. Carrying on an AZ CCW and awaiting 6 months to apply.

[thetaxman]

Carrying on an AZ CCW and awaiting 6 months to apply.

Why wait?

6 years in DFW now after escaping from NorCal. No regrets.

[cranemech]

Moved to the Odessa/Midland area in September, 2014, took a transfer with the company I work for and we're enjoying the freedom. I wish there was more greenery around here though. LOL

[4Defense]

Enjoy your freedom guys.
Been to Texas a few times and loved every minute of it.
I wish I had your luck. Being able to escape for a new life.