Hello & Welcome Texas Movers!
The Lone Star State
Known for ravenous county fairs, devoted sports teams and rodeos, Texas is a place that knows how to go big. (Being that it’s the second biggest state in the country, that seems to make perfect sense.) From the popping scene of Austin to the NFL Cowboys in Dallas, it may be hard to choose one if you haven’t already!
Relocating to Texas - Texas Residency & Driving
You know which city you’re moving to. You’ve already looked up the best local BBQ place. Now, before you go, what do you need to do to ensure a smooth transition to Texan life? Residency & Driving wise:
- If you are a driver, you can legally drive with an unexpired license from another state or country for up to maximum days after moving to the Lone Star state. To continue driving legally after these days, make sure to apply in person at a driver license office before those 90 days are up.
- After establishing residency, you have 30 days to register your car. You’ll need to go in person to the DMV with the necessary paperwork, and they’ll take care of that for you.
- If you don’t drive, know you do not need to apply for a Texan ID until it expires. At that point, then go to the Texas DMV to follow simple instructions for getting an ID.
Neighborhood Information for Texas Moving Quotes and Texas Moving Companies
Weather:-The weather. Something crucial to know no matter where you’re moving! Because Texas is so large, the climate of Texas varies a great deal, from the more humid and subtropical east to the drier west. Some of the regions across these lands include the Northern Plains (where it is far more likely to snow), the Piney Woods, and South Texas.
Potential natural disasters would be tornados. Texas is the state with the most tornados, the average being 139 per year. Cyclones occur as well, as they come up from the Gulf of Mexico or the eastern Pacific Ocean.
Population & Cost of Living:-Forbes wrote an article in 2012 investigating where your paycheck could stretch the farthest. They analyzed which states had the most buoyant economies along with lower costs of living. Two of Texas’ biggest cities (Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth) were ranked in the top 10. So although cost of living will vary based on which city and area you choose, the prices are promising!
Tennessee Employment Rate & Economy
The top industry for jobs in Texas is the petroleum industry and things that revolve around this industry. In the past few years, however, there has been more and more career opportunity in the renewable resource and service industries.
Texas has the most Fortune 500 companies of any state in America, some of these including AT&T, Dell and Texas Instruments. You’ll recognize all large employer names like NASA and Men’s Warehouse.
As of September 2014, Texas’ unemployment rate was 5.2%.
TENNESSEE ATTRACTIONS YOU'LL WANT TO SEE
- The Alamo - This former mission located in San Antonio was the site of the infamous Battle of the Alamo in 1836. For anyone who enjoys historical sites, it is a must see.
- The Museum of Art in Dallas - One of the largest art museums in the United States, this museum hosts a wide variety of exhibits and events. On display you may even see work by Van Gogh and Matisse.
- The San Antonio River Walk - This intricate network of alleyways and small streets along the San Antonio River is simply charming. Take a stroll by the water and then sit out at a restaurant for a nice meal or beverage to enjoy the view.
- Natural Bridge Caverns - The entrance of these commercial caverns includes a beautiful bridge with a 60 foot spread of limestone. Need I say more?
FUN FACTS ABOUT TENNESSEE, DID YOU KNOW...?
- It is illegal to graffiti another person’s cow, so you know the beef your tasting is pure meat!
- There’s an old law from way back when that forbids people in Texas from swearing in front of a corpse.
- Texas has an official dish. What is it? Chilli, naturally. Nothing else tastes quite as good a top a hot dog at a rodeo!