Living in Texas Pros and Cons

[@universalservicetechust3578]

Move to Texas, no problem, just vote Red!

[@bellathereader1328]

Delightful video. You two represent what I as an outsider, think of Texans. Kind, sweet, wholesome, and just plain nice!!

[@movingtotexas]

Ahh thanks 😊

[@J-ZIM]

Great video. You're very genuine and kind. I'm sure a lot of viewers appreciate the insightful info and tips from you

[@movingtotexas]

I appreciate that!

[@robertcurry7860]

Hello Brandon and Dana, greetings from the Greater Sacramento Area of California. Pretty good video and important information for us folks considering moving to Texas with the pros and cons of living in the Lone Star State. After watching this video, I still have a dream and desire to move to Texas one day and pray everyday that it will be God's will and fruition for the finances to make it possible. Take care folks and God's blessings to you both and the Pollard Family. 🙂👍🙏

[@bethmaldonado9241]

I live in Sacramento County. Hi neighbor!

[@robertcurry7860]

@@bethmaldonado9241 Hello there. 🙂

[@marisolreyes182]

Same here, considering to move.

[@SaulOjeda]

that is some next level staring from that dude

[@jbaldwin9883]

Great video! Question - You said Texas works mainly off PPO for healthcare and needs a referral. From an experienced licensed CA health insurance agent, did you mean HMOs? PPO's are great because you DON'T need a referral from your PCP to see a specialist...

[@movingtotexas]

Ha! Oh yes that’s correct. I messed that up! You can chose either plan but PPO is definitely more costly. I’ve heard CA has like an all in one stop shop(not sure if that’s accurate or for certain plans) We have specialists all in different locations.

[@Nessal83]

@@movingtotexas CA has HMO like Kaiser that is a one-stop-shop like you mentioned. Everyone has different opinions on how good they are. Imo, if you don't have any major complications or conditions, then they are fine. Anything else...you're better with PPO.

[@chipperhinton98]

Loved the video gonna try and move here 🔜 especially for the food and not to mention all my ex’s live in TEXAS 😂

[@johnnunez1086]

First video I’ve seen of you guys and maaan, I loved it! What do you think of Hidalgo, Tx?

[@rockyrainwater321]

It's so hot there tho ugh idk if I wanna go back home oregon is so beautiful

[@firefly7416]

Im a nurse that is about to migrate there in the US and Texas is one of the states that has been offered.But im not sure yet what part of Texas. Thank you for your videos, gave me ideas which to choose. I do photography and landscape is one of the things i consider. So my hobby and work. New sibscriber here.

[@RoySATX]

1:36 Okay, first time watching this channel and a minute-thirty-six in I hear we are "creating expressways" in Texas. I've been in Texas since 1970 and for as long as I've lived here there have been expressways or highways, both words have always been used interchangeably by everyone I've ever known in Texas. From Naches to El Paso, from Wichita Falls to Port Aransas, Texas has had highways and we've called them highways and expressways interchangeably. Toll Roads are a different story, and we call toll roads "toll roads". Houston and Dallas have had them for some time, Austin started building them about 15 years ago, San Antonio as far as I know is still free of the darned things and fights TXDOT viciously every time they've suggested it. In any case, calling a toll road an expressway isn't something Texans normally do except maybe in some local dialects or where there is an above-average population of transplanted New Englanders (Snow Birds). Don't get me wrong, I ain't saying it's not right to call 'em expressways. It most probably is, but we Texans are just ornery that way.

[@brandonsilva2988]

cool story

[@grondhero]

On one end of my street there is a church (about 300 people) and at the other end after you turn the corner, there's another church as well (maybe 50 people). I go to a different church. I've lived in Texas about 35 years and only been affected by a tornado once, and that was 2-3 years ago. Everyone on our street ended up getting new roofs; a few of us lost trees. Hail has been a big problem, though, especially if you don't have a garage. I'm looking forward to your next video. :)

[@movingtotexas]

Thanks so much for sharing your experience and thanks for watching!

[@ecgodsmack86]

The Heat is unbearable

[@sword10song]

I love your videos, my family and I are looking to move to Texas I really love your video on Plano and Frisco. But we have some many questions as well as fears. How can we get help?

[@marisolreyes182]

Did you move? We kept thinking about it now the houses are expensive.

[@iRyanMal]

Would it be easy for a Brit to integrate?

[@rmarques1]

We do the one finger wave up here in the country in Canada

[@knucklesandwich8786]

some family moved to austin area last year. I visited, WAY TOO MANY PLANNED COMMUNITIES. The homes sit on top of each other they are so close. The traffic is insane. The trees dont get very tall. I'm from east coast, maryland, Much greener here, not as flat. Wasnt too impressed with Texas. Visit first before deciding. If you grew up there, you are used to it and more than likely like where you live. Much the same with me in Maryland.

[@movingtotexas]

Thank you for sharing your perspective!

[@hippiesgonesilver1245]

Wow! The tornado and cow comparison! I didn’t know!! Haha! This was good!

[@movingtotexas]

Haha 😂

[@sharonwittmayer1221]

My family is thinking of moving to Dallas area from San Diego area. Everyone here has Solar Power here but I’m noting not many have it there. I’m curious why. BTW I’m a Real Estate Broker here in Southern California

[@movingtotexas]

It just hasn't taken as fast here as in CA. It actually makes it harder to sell a home when you have solar.

[@sharonwittmayer1221]

@@movingtotexas thank you. That’s so interesting. You must have fairly decent gas and electric bills because here in Southern California, there would be absolutely no way for the average person to be able to afford to air condition and heat their home without it. And when a home has solar, it sells much better and faster.

[@RachelSipe]

SO good! I love love love it. Texas is the best!!

[@movingtotexas]

Thanks Rachel!

[@rjbinning7535]

Problem is America don’t have overseas people to have freedom in their stay in your country. I worked a year after relocating my job from Canada and I was stunned when just trying to learn possibility for duel citizenship or green card, lot of people from other countries were in bad situations. Luckily I am back but my stay in Dallas was great.

[@movingtotexas]

Glad you had good experiences in Dallas! That process does sound complicated. Thank you for sharing your perspective!

[@hienienguyen6766]

I can't wait to move here

[@movingtotexas]

Ahh I hope you can!

[@rdogshow]

From which state?

[@mariafernandez1995]

Hi, can you tell me if there are good charter schools in the Dallas-FW area?

[@movingtotexas]

Here's a list of this year's top ranked charter schools in DFW! www.niche.com/k12/search/best-charter-high-schools/m/dallas-fort-worth-metro-area/

[@paulg504]

Awesome video, thank you 🙏🏼

[@movingtotexas]

Thank you 😊

[@jackgreene4868]

Sound like an awesome place

[@kaylynnhuddleston5533]

that can be a city thing heading home to the suburb lol

[@bfoz]

Nice insight.

[@kylasmalling7989]

Where was that view when you walked out over all that water?

[@movingtotexas]

So sorry just now seeing your comment! It’s Lake Travis near Austin 👍

[@philliplopez8745]

You misspelled Texass .

[@wizzard8083]

If I were to live in the mainland I would live in Texas.

[@bssaassin1900]

My main cons is the lack of mountains/wilderness and wild trout fishing. The people is a mix. In the country they're nice,in the city it's a mixed bag. I had a roommate (native texan)and she was a bitch from hell and a tweeker so the people aspect for me is hit n miss. Love the low cost of living and that it's republican and people don't let government push em around. East texas is green,south Texas has the hill country, north Texas is the most boring shit you'll ever drive through. West Texas is rugged desert. Being spoiled with the Sierra Nevada mountains at my fingertips most of my life,texas scenery ain't shit but it's cheap and republican

[@samuelmorales2344]

Big Bend, Big Thicket National Park, and Palo Duro Canyon State Park.

[@Daniel-z2j2v]

Would Texans accept me even though I was born and raised in California also a Raiders and A’s fan?

[@AHMEDGAIUSROME]

Just don't vote blue commies 😜

[@movingtotexas]

There’s only one thing Texans are afraid of: changing our state to look like CA. Once here, no one knows or cares that you’re from CA. The conservatives just want to keep Texas conservative. That’s why you hear so much crazy on here :-)

[@Daniel-z2j2v]

@@AHMEDGAIUSROME haha

[@Daniel-z2j2v]

@@movingtotexas I get it and doesn’t make sense that people move to another state then vote for the same people that made them leave in the first place. I’m born and raised in California but I’m conservative (yes we exist haha) which is why I hope to move to a state that’d represent me. There was a scare there for a bit Texas needs more conservatives haha. Maybe one day🤞🏼

[@adg7147]

@@movingtotexas but your state should accept every American for being just that. It’s a melting pot country unearthed from the hands of many Native American ancestors and immigrants who could (and should) voe however the hell they’d like . It always makes me giddy hearing Conservatives complain about cancel culture or their rights being trampled on while micromanaging the voting rights of others or how they want to live their lives. I can move wherever I’d like and vote however I chose.

[@alwaysinsearch]

Any awesome buyer's agent you recommend in the San Antonio area?

[@movingtotexas]

Yes I’ve got one! Email me and I’ll send her contact and hook you up 👍 [e-mail]

[@AustinRealEstateATX]

Dallas Stars

[@joeriveracomedy]

The 209 in Trump's norcal has tesla & amazon. Literally nothing has changed here as a result.

[@davidknighttv6752]

LA Raiders and LA Dodgers.

[@AjMarti-ry4ep]

LOL I used to be a Green Bay Packers Fan and I'm born and raised 4th- 5th generation Texan I used to love the Houston Oilers until they turn traitor and left. look what the famous Jay Jay Watts who stood for Houston 100% but as soon as he could get out of his contract he left. I wasn't a fan of his anyway but that's just an example

[@BrUh-sj1pc]

friendly... how bout for different ethnicity??? you know, sometimes on the internet they always show the bad side... want to hear from someone who is really lived most of her life in Texas??? moving next month to Fort Worth...

[@movingtotexas]

Thanks for the comment. Yes I think the news makes Texas look bad in that regard. While I think people can be mean anywhere, Texas is quite diverse and for the most part very friendly 👍

[@BrUh-sj1pc]

@@movingtotexas thank you so much for your reply.... True!!! People can be mean anywhere... Matthew 5:9 is always in my heart and mind... also, just want to ask... is there a high chance for me to be qualified to get a house loan if: 1. Just moved in Fort Worth 2. New Hire (Just got hired... coming from unemployment the pass year due to covid) 3. 762 credit score 4. Willing to make a 20% Downpayment for a 300K house? I really dont know what are the the criteria for getting approved for a loan/mortgage but I really hope to hear from the pro... thank you so much and god bless you!!!

[@standartenfuhrerhanslanda343]

Big con is the Texas driver.

[@sharonhanany3373]

I love Texas! Tons of God fearing Christians, preservation of Constitution, conservative all the way, no pretentiousness! I moved to Denver long time ago and now it's totally liberal :-{{. I am leaving because of terrible drugs, progressives, stupid expensive everything and bad public policy. I know your crystal ball is invisible. But do you think areas like Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin will bleed out with bright blue progressiveness into the outer suburbs and other cities in Texas? Can't imagine watching this same scenario all over again.

[@movingtotexas]

Ahh I love Texas too! Yes the major cities are slightly leaning blue now. The suburbs and country areas are definitely red 👍 I do think if Texas ever does change then I’m concerned for the entire country.

[@sharonhanany3373]

@@movingtotexas that is a good way of looking at it. Keep up the good work with videos.Blessings to you and your family

[@Nessal83]

@@movingtotexas yes the suburbs are slightly red...but I'd venture to say that it's actually more purple. Scary thoughtm

[@emiliaessentials]

How is the vaccine mandate there and mask is texas more chilled or rigorous?? What about crimes violence??

[@movingtotexas]

Texas is as chilled as possible considering the federal mandates. Depending on which city you travel to will depend on how strict masks are. In Fort Worth and the suburbs of DFW is more chill. Dallas, Austin, and Houston city proper are much more strict. Although masks are not required for shopping and such anywhere here.

[@philliplopez8745]

That is a Nebraska thing that you stole .

[@SmokinZen]

They all believe the lie no thanks