best places to live in

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As inviting a place as Texas may be to live, its vast selection of cities and towns, which number more than 1,200, can make for an overwhelming search.

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A city with a rich culture and history at the far western tip of Texas,

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The so-called “Sparkling City by the Sea” blends the vibrance of one the best beach towns in Texas with a welcoming small-town charm.

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This border town is also close to South Padre Island, an enviable beach destination to have right in your backyard.

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Residents of the area will never lack for urban attractions, nightlife, job opportunities, and amenities.

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Home to Palo Duro Canyon State Park, the site of the second-biggest canyon in the country.

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In addition to being the state’s capital, Austin has rapidly grown into one of the most desirable cities in the country in recent years.

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As the largest city in the area, San Antonio brings big-city energy to the heart of the Texas Hill Country.

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This small town can give the feeling of being on vacation all year round.

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An excellent option for those seeking mega-metropolitan life in the Lone Star State.

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Located an hour and a half east of Houston, Beaumont balances the inviting coziness of a small town with access to big-city amenities.

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Another of the state’s magnificent beach towns, Port Arthur is a vibrant yet affordable place to live.

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For more information about each city, click below.

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best places to live in

texas

As inviting a place as Texas may be to live, its vast selection of cities and towns, which number more than 1,200, can make for an overwhelming search.

A city with a rich culture and history at the far western tip of Texas,

El Paso

The so-called “Sparkling City by the Sea” blends the vibrance of one the best beach towns in Texas with a welcoming small-town charm.

Corpus Christi

This border town is also close to South Padre Island, an enviable beach destination to have right in your backyard.

Brownsville

Residents of the area will never lack for urban attractions, nightlife, job opportunities, and amenities.

Fort Worth

Home to Palo Duro Canyon State Park, the site of the second-biggest canyon in the country.

Amarillo

In addition to being the state’s capital, Austin has rapidly grown into one of the most desirable cities in the country in recent years.

Austin

As the largest city in the area, San Antonio brings big-city energy to the heart of the Texas Hill Country.

San Antonio

This small town can give the feeling of being on vacation all year round.

Galveston

An excellent option for those seeking mega-metropolitan life in the Lone Star State.

Houston

Located an hour and a half east of Houston, Beaumont balances the inviting coziness of a small town with access to big-city amenities.

Beaumont

Another of the state’s magnificent beach towns, Port Arthur is a vibrant yet affordable place to live.

Port Arthur

For more information about each city, click below.