MOVING TO TEXAS 2020: Things to know about Texas before moving

[@destinyandmitch]

Thanks for watching everyone :) quick note for the comments - this is about and for people moving to texas, not about politics. Any and all political rants will be deleted.

[@sebastianteniente4510]

I live in Irving we dem boyz

[@mrg529]

Off topic but I love how you guys look at each other! Y’all just gained a new subscriber ❤️ hoping to move to Texas one day. Or at least come visit and see how I like it.

[@maritzah.4039]

In Houston & came from California & I’m happy here!😊 Humid during the summer & rains more often then other parts of Texas, but it’s also more GREEN than other parts of Texas😍 which is a perfect trade off! Medical field & schools are great here too😊

[@destinyandmitch]

That's awesome to hear :) Houston and Austin offer more green for sure!

[@maritzah.4039]

Destiny & Mitch yes! I love Austin too! I have family there too and almost considered moving there, but a lot of family is moving out because of the expenses and they are now moving to New Braunfels, TX (south of Austin and closer to San Antonio) because the living expenses are great there! 😃 Austin is great for weekend trips during the summer because it’s only 2 hours away from Houston with lots to do during the summer! 😍

[@MBAGRAD]

I’m a Graduate Alumna of Texas Southern ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@maritzah.4039]

Alba Maria del Valle you will probably like the summer weather here then! 😊

[@marionelizabeth1]

We currently live in the burbs of Chicago and also bought a home in Mckinney that we will be moving to. We love Texas. The people, the perfect weather (no snow) and the nicer way of life.

[@lisawalker91]

We drive fast cause we've got alot of ground to cover!

[@aliciabaker1542]

😂that's cute and seems to be true! I moved here from Norfolk, VA to San Antonio Nov. 2019 and that's the first thing I said, man they drive fast here...I thought I was doing something when I would go to New York but hey I think y'all have them beat🤷🏿‍♀️

[@idareyoutolove]

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[@quincymastin5131]

I really got a love for Texas that I can't explain it's kinda weird considering I have never been there, but it feels like I have. Born in Alabama always seen Texas should have been my home. Crazy funny. Love this video by the way. Nice to see y'all again.

[@destinyandmitch]

We were the same way - I think Texas is a speaks to many people around the country as a symbol for a number of things.

[@KarenPaasche-qj6tf]

If you don't like hot & humid weather, don't go to Texas. They don't have 4 seasons so don't expect fall colors and a cool down in September. They actually only have 3 seasons - warm, hot and DAMN, IT"S FR!GGIN' HOT!!!

[@gabrielgaytan21]

It depends where in Texas you are talking about. I live in northeast Texas, and we have all 4 seasons. Many many trees, everything is so green for the spring and summer, and all the fall colors during autumn. We even get snow in the winter sometimes! You are right about it being hot in the summer though, humid and MOSQUITOES!!!

[@Tom-xy9gb]

I get this was a joke, but we do have 4 seasons. In Dallas

[@michellemxoxo]

We definitely do get all 4 seasons in Dallas...

[@IkeOle_27]

I live in texas. and no, it's only hot in the summer, some of fall, and some of spring.

[@alyssaj354]

Literally obsessed with this couple !! And I’m definitely planning to move from Florida to Texas in the next few years and I’m so excited!! This was a great video thank you ❤️

[@destinyandmitch]

Awww so glad this video was helpful for you 💛 good luck on your move!!

[@grantjrfam]

Considering moving from Central Florida to Texas as well, but it's been difficult to even figure out where to start.

[@CharlesFlo305]

Florida is getting way tooooo expensive.

[@angelamswan]

We’re moving to Austin from MN in August. Love your channel!!!

[@destinyandmitch]

That's exciting :) be sure to let us know in the future how you like it!

[@AngelAustin]

Welcome in advance!

[@mattdrake5869]

Just found your channel. Yes, I subscribed. Lol...just wanted to welcome y'all here. I am a native Texan. Proud of my state and you know how us Texans are crazy proud. But seriously, it does me good to hear people from outa state move here and talk about it and you can see in their faces how much they love it, there is nothing better than that. To me, there is nothing closer to heaven, than Texas. Anyways, happy y'all are here. I too live in the DFW METROPLEX area. Btw...native I DO DRIVE FAST! Love the channel ❤

[@xXKitiChanXx]

It's literally so weird hearing people say that Austin is expensive, but I think that's due to the fact that I've lived here all of my life (born and raised), lol. Fun fact: My coworker's mother bought her house near downtown Austin back in the 70's for less than 20K and sold it for over half a mil a year ago. It's mind-blowing!

[@yvonnepleasant3491]

Thanks for sharing your video I live in Houston TX

[@khaoskitchen8694]

I’m glad I found your channel. BF may get transferred from MN to Dallas area for work. Thank you for the great information.

[@BubbuKingdom123]

Nice coupl my new friend. Keep on vlogging. Stay connected.

[@avamichele710]

I’m so excited for me & my husbands move from Va to Tx!!

[@billyh921]

For those moving to Texas the most important thing to know I’d move 401k to an IRA. Then when you get here you can withdraw it State Tax free. Moved from CA in 07 and did this to save the OUTRAGEOUS state tax of withdrawing there.

[@JanieRuthGrandbaby]

Yall should do a video in Beaumont

[@rosemarienarcisse4756]

Thanks for sharing Destiny and Mitch. Blessings ❤️🕊🙏🏽

[@aluvM0605]

Should visit Galveston too!! It’s small but it’s a good weekend trip :)

[@destinyandmitch]

That's definitely one we should've mentioned - seems like a good place to visit when in Houston.

[@jzoedua80]

And visit around Houston like the Galleria, Medical center, City center and downtown

[@Jams141]

I’m from El Paso! Wait to come when all the restrictions are lifted so you can experience the culture 😭 a lot of western/Cowboy/Spanish culture here. A lot of people cross the border into Mexico and experience both cultures. It’s awesome! Good food and nice people, but you can’t experience it when places aren’t open 🥺 very low cost of living here, even the food can be cheap if you find “hole in the wall places” authentic food! $2 tacos and a nice beer on the side lol! & yes we’re one of THEE safest cities here. No crime! our city comes together as one and there’s no hate crime that ever happens here. And it’s diverse here too. A lot of people are moving here as well.

[@baileyym5251]

Thank you so much for the incredibly helpful video!! I found your channel through your apartment hunting vlogs and this vid makes me SO EXCITED to move to Dallas in a few months.

[@debrahudson5917]

For a different pace have you visited the Tyler, Marshall and Nacogdoches areas? Grew up and learned all that as a kid as well as U.S.and Oklahoma territory history.

[@destinyandmitch]

I looked at Tyler for this video but we haven't personally been to any of those cities.

[@yvettegarrett8685]

Born and bred in Texas and it's the best in most things. Cost of living here is great compared to other states. Most people move here to experience home ownership and it's very diverse unless you live in a smaller town with fewer than 40,000 people. Also. It's pronounced BO - Mont instead of Beaumont😁

[@ohreally404]

Yvette Garrett I l had to laugh every time I heard them say Bew-mont.😂

[@tatsumakisempyukaku]

Ok. This answers more of my questions. Thanks

[@travellingonuptozion5658]

Sht i been here for 60 yrs and i love it....

[@hopeesther.m2255]

May I ask how many tornadoes you have experienced

[@janetreid5698]

I really enjoy the video ,moving to Texas great ,i am in Barbados love u Guys , keep the Love going ❤

[@fdbrown5850]

Thank you for the video it is great lots of good information

[@uniquelyyoke]

luv u guys videos keep up the good work i'm truly enjoying ya'll journey

[@destinyandmitch]

Awww thank you 💙

[@j.oreardon9426]

Always enjoy seeing you two and find every video interesting. I won't be moving, but still liked the information you provided. Best wishes as always

[@sharonwilliams4285]

Young people enjoy your time while you are young. Much Love from Cedar Hill ❤

[@plzdontclickhere9743]

🙏

[@evansmmsaweb1188]

There’s crazy driving in Minnesota

[@destinyandmitch]

Not like TX

[@tiundratate]

Dr. Pepper & Big Red are Texas sodas! Thanks for doing videos on our great state! I'm a native of Ft. Worth plan on moving to Raleigh, NC in 3-5 yrs. It was cool to hear your viewpoints on our state. By the way I somehow ran across y'all 1st video on TX, I was curious what you would say. Glad to know I'm not the only one watching who already live here and is from here. Lastly, I will say all the headquarters helped in the boom to our cities growth for out of towners. Look at the statistics and you will see Ft. Worth doubled in population since the early 2000's.

[@lyonhawaii]

Check out The Woodlands, Texas.

[@dri_driella1227]

Just moved to Texas from Atlanta Georgia I'm originally from WI. I love it here were settled in Plano TX and it's so nice here the cost of living is ok! I came here in February right before the pandemic happened

[@davidwalker6438]

People that have never been to Texas, just can't comprehend the expanse of the state. To drive across the state, on a typical day from furthest point east to west , literally takes about 12 hours. And that's if you don't hit traffic, don't stop, except to fill up, and stay on the highway at 70-75 mph. North to South is a bit shorter, but not by much. Probably around 10 or so hours, under the same conditions. (although there are no traffic free conditions on parts of the main North South highway) And when you hear people talk about the "metroplex', it isn't just Dallas and Fort Worth. It's gigantic, and includes many, many, other cities.

[@K9Medicinals]

7th Generation Texan here. Love you guys and so glad you came to The Lone Star state. Just a gentle little suggestion: Ask a native how to pronounce Beaumont, Laredo, San Jacinto, Sabine and Caddo. You guys are adorable. You will be honorary Texans as soon as you work on those little details. Hugs

[@dinapopovich1714]

Thinking to move to Dfw from MN! Would you recommend?? What city is similar to Plymouth?

[@tone2487]

You can fact check this , but i was reading that Austin apartments specifically are expensive because they’re consuming more land with less apartments then other cities in Texas

[@sharonmoore6128]

Hi guys good to see u r well good info u guys stay blessed

[@carenn4461]

Thanks for sharing.

[@grannyj1856]

In Spring and Houston , TX we have Hurricanes .....

[@cherylspecht404]

I live in San Angelo. Come see us it is surprising! We have Ft. Concho and the Concho river flows through the city. We also have lakes and good fishing! Come on down!😎

[@simonmalm7432]

I’m used to 113 degrees in summer. What part of Texas ranges from 70-100 degrees?

[@destinyandmitch]

Northern Dallas area! We haven't hit over 105 yet this year.

[@stayhumble.5686]

I'm 23 moving to TX soon from the Aco(near Denver) I was lowkey worried about how its gone be cuz Im just so used to bein around hella culture and diversity, but after watching your videos I feel well informed now and I think Ima fit right in so thank yall😁💯

[@grannyj1856]

My sister lives in Arlington, Tx , and I live in Spring , Tx ... We both love our areas ... Would not trade for anything ...

[@evesar2870]

The fast drivers in NTX/DFW are definitely Texans 😂😂

[@destinyandmitch]

thank you!!

[@daredevel5256]

Yes I'm so happy your KZbin is blowing up u have been so good to me and I love watching y guys I want to move to Houston from Wisconsin I'll let me know what u think

[@destinyandmitch]

I always thought of Wisconsin as the Midwest Texas lol & I have a lot of family there!! I think you'll love it here (if you can handle the heat 🥵)

[@malcolmhudson6078]

Hi I have meet a Texas girl and I like hear a lot she is cool she wants to move to England but I am taken by your views on Texas as a English man I am glad to subscribe to your channel as your both honest and love it I think from England to Texas life is totally different I can understand she wants to come to England I like Texas but driving and getting any ware seams massive love you guys your giving me an invite I did not no I look forward to your chatting your a great couple like you both

[@shakarussanders9911]

I'm a DFW native! Welcome! It's so crazy how much it's changed over the years but it is my home I love it plus my family have a lot of historic Land Mark's in Dallas and Ft Worth but I was born and raised in Ft Worth! And you guys should drive down to the hill country very pretty! It's in between Austin and San Antonio

[@AngelAustin]

The hill country is beautiful, especially the lakes. It's like a different world. We love to get out there when we can.

[@shakarussanders9911]

@@AngelAustin I'm a big fan of Canyon Lake!

[@AngelAustin]

@@shakarussanders9911 Yes!

[@ayoalade3867]

Love your videos! My wife and so are moving to texas soon, Are places shutting down in Texas or remaining open?

[@destinyandmitch]

Lately, most have been open for business and I really haven't noticed a change since the numbers started going up again, but it really depends on the county and even down to the business.

[@jenniferpeacock9291]

Move to Fort Worth. Feels like a small city. The Foundry District and Magnolia areas are so nice!

[@IronTeddyBear]

It's not Byoomont, it's Bohmont

[@dianegarcia2469]

this is my goal even if i have to rent just want to get as much info as possible... i already have the location since i have several family over there already just want to know how it went making this move with this pandemic

[@destinyandmitch]

We moved to Texas before the pandemic!

[@IronTeddyBear]

Y'all need to visit the Hill Country, especially Fredericksburg.

[@destinyandmitch]

We have

[@burquenos505]

Planning to move to west tx in the near future! Texas is the place to be!

[@teknoah03]

The thunderstorms are insane for sure. I’ve never seen dark clouds like that before and a “light show.” Being from Washington it literally did look like the world was ending LOL. Once I move down there I would love to do a time lapse of it happening.

[@SimoneandPat]

We want to move to Texas so thanks for touching on interracial dating and the diversity.

[@jeh02571]

Austin doesn't have a lot of room to expand, it is a small area in terms of city limits. A lot of people want to have that Austin address, and since there are limited homes and apartments that can be squeezed in, the rents and home values are higher. That coupled with the fact that UT Austin and the government buildings take up a lot space, lots to compete with!

[@rhinoglitter5997]

I have a question being that you moved to Texas are you a conservative? Just curious.

[@tstewartfan626]

I moved to Northern Virginia in 1988 and then moved back to Paris Tx in 2009. People in Virginia would ask me how come I was so comfortable driving the beltway and not be scared I told them if you can drive in Dallas Tx you can drive anywhere. I learned to drive on I-30 especially thru the canyon and onto I-35E where if you don’t drive fast they will run over you.

[@destinyandmitch]

Haha I think so, too. I never understood the fear of driving on highways until I left MN, where around the cities you miight hit 65 mph, but most likely 50-60. Very, very chill compared to TX.

[@rosawilliams9145]

Bucees is not your usual gas station.

[@destinyandmitch]

That is true 😂😂 I just never want to stop once I've hit the road to go up north.

[@rosawilliams9145]

Stop for snacks prior to leaving. It's definitely worth it.

[@tomswinburn1778]

Guys, ya don't love "big" cities, more the small town vibe? So west of Austin, northwest of San Antonio lie dozens of small to medium sized towns in the heart of the Texas hill country, Rolling hills, lush grasses and rivers galore. But an hour away San Antonio, for the restaurants and shopping. And of course the river walk. Kerrville, Bandera, Fredericksburg, Llano, the places are many and GREAT. Too much further west and you get into the transitional zone, separating the wetter east from the dryer west. But Lost Maples State Park, the towns of Utopia and Leaky are jewels deserving of consideration. Spring fed rivers always at very chilly temps REGARDLESS the ambient temperature, and so clear the bottom looks inches away, when in fact it may be 30 feet. One of your trips to San Antonio take a drive north and west. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.

[@cinadin]

Austin is a college city which is why its higher that some of the other cities in tx

[@cinadin]

Buc-ees Oh you really should food is awesome and they make the Best Jerky in the world

[@sugargritsco1416]

Native Texas drive super fast I hated moving to Louisiana with the high is 55 mph in most highways

[@kc454]

I have a bunch of relatives that live across Texas, and I visit often, but will NEVER move there, it's just TOO HOT!! I've had enough of that HEAT being born and raised in South Florida, so that's why I live up here near Chicago now, I love the seasonal change that you two have lived for years in Minneapolis. I have visited several times but never considered living in California, and NYC is far TOO EXPENSIVE for what you get, just like San Francisco. During the day, NYC is doable, but at night with all the trash out along the sidewalks, those Rats are INSANE, and are not scared of people at all. 😅😅

[@ginam6691]

I lived in the NC mountains 17 years. I regret leaving..

[@Bambi7ish]

Such a cute couple. 🤗

[@--076]

Get ready to have the time of your life

[@davidcraddock7011]

you don't know about Ponce De Leon?

[@destinyandmitch]

Ya know I probably should... my knowledge on early American settlements is very limited, especially expeditions from Spain. My passion has always been much more focused on Ancient history.

[@rtrue3502]

This remind me of Texas Hist in middle school.

[@Mrs.B89]

Mitch did his thing for this video came thou with the sats lol ... LOVE IT!.. so when yall leave wll yall just invest in a uhaul hahah

[@destinyandmitch]

He really did hahaha 😂 the reason we didn't get a U-Haul was because we would have to drive separately and I wouldn't be able to do that kind of driving like Mitch does. We also didn't have THAT much stuff worth getting a U-Haul for lol

[@kiowastew]

Austin feels like it's in another state entirely. Drive even 10 minutes outside of the city, and you're back in Texas.

[@destinyandmitch]

That's how we feel, too!!

[@ahji96]

How often do you guys see huge bugs? I want to move there so bad but I’m terrified of big bugs lol. Have you seen a lot of bugs in your home?

[@destinyandmitch]

We've seen cockroaches and some spiders in our apartment. We spray very often though & haven't seen a cockroach in our home in months. Lol, don't let it hold you back too much! There are many other pros that make dealing with the bugs worth it.

[@anniespeller6833]

@@destinyandmitch Tip: There's a apparatus you can purchase on Amazon that's called Pest Reject that you plug in the wall that get rid of all kinds of insects, spiders, roaches, bugs etc. Believe me, it works. Give it about a month to see results. Pest reject releases a sound (humans can't hear) that drives the insects crazy. Check it out.

[@jamessherman7570]

In Houston its humid lots of mosquitos only bugs that bother me... hardly see any police on the freeways in Houston so yes it's like a racetrack people speeding all the time...

[@TriceyReecy]

HUUGGGGEEE!!!!!!!!! I❤️this place!!!!!!

[@tomasaleman2724]

Stop by Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse!!!

[@tiundratate]

Y'all are mispronouncing Beaumont guys! It's all good. ❤

[@grannyj1856]

Love Buccees

[@lisawalker91]

Ten thousand cases of covid 19 here in San Antonio alone.stay safe.

[@josephinewalker2739]

We friendly, ye-ah!

[@josephinewalker2739]

Yep. I have Loop 12 as my backyard. (Love the sound of traffic)

[@AngelAustin]

I'm from/live in Austin and I've driven cross-country. There is NOTHING like driving 65 frustrating mph, then 70, then crossing the state line into Texas and hitting 75 mph. We do drive fast. I admit it and I'm glad. 🤣🤣🤣 I'm a native Austinite and the cost of living is atrocious. We had a tech boom last decade. It's also a college town and many students remain and work here. People moving here consistently also makes housing premium. Unfortunately, capitalism is all about demand. Prices are driven up in a market like this. There is always talk about affordable housing, but there's never much accomplished. Homelessness is a major problem. All that said, I really do love it here. It was so different when I was a child, but it's always been weird. It's also the live music capital of the world (SXSW) and more and more movies are made here. That might have to do with the desire to live here, as well. It's "Bowmont" (like the french pronunciation of "Beau"). San Antonio is my favorite city to visit here in Texas.

[@ceceambrose4846]

I'm in san Antonio tx

[@Andrew_a14]

Dang yall moved here right before the pandemic!

[@rickyrudd9103]

Stay safe 👍 love your videos 🙏✡️🕎

[@stephenramirez398]

Just remember, an armed society is a polite one. Us Texans love our guns, land and history... if you don’t like it. Please don’t move here.

[@greaselighting101]

Cali girl here looking at leaving my home state. It sounds like Texas is my kinda place ❤️.

[@ayabellaoui6698]

I’m guessing he passed history

[@ladyaiesha]

Can bahamians move to texas?

[@wandaann9755]

Nice video...but pronounced..Beaumont.... bow-mont.

[@destinyandmitch]

Thank you!! We tried getting everything correct so we appreciate that :)

[@wandaann9755]

@@destinyandmitch I know wasnt trying to be Ms Know it All, just want you to be in the know.

[@kimberleek.heinsohnhenao7998]

I did LOL with this but that is my reaction with pronunciations. Born/bred in Houston but college at SWT. Hubby and I vacayed in Beaumont for July 4th 2019 and had a nice time visiting locally owned restaurants, city fireworks show, many of the museums and you have to go to the Cattails nature preserve to bird and dragonfly watch!!!!!!!

[@zenithskull]

Houston and Dallas have always had beef. But they both don’t like Austin. But in the end Texans stick together vs other states lol.

[@nickynicky1993]

Don’t do it. I moved here 2 years ago and looking to move ASAP!! Horrible bugs, humid af, people are rude and condescending, drunk drivers speeding ALL the time. Job opportunities suck I’ve been on countless interviews nobody calls back.. just don’t

[@sash7268]

what education do u have if u dont mind me asking

[@nickynicky1993]

Alba Maria del Valle yes

[@michellefields3379]

Austin is expensive because it's liberal. Keep that away from the rest of us please.We try to keep all that chaos confined.

[@kaylbishop5688]

If you're in Texas, you need to drink Black Rifle Coffee! :)

[@daphnetruman]

Doesnt the 7 dollar an hour minimum wage keep all the saleries down? If not then they are somehow proving a lot of economic theory wrong. I have heard one of the reasons big companies relocate to TX is due to paying employees less. How can anyone work for 7 bucks an hour? Seems almost immoral to pay people so little when you see median US pay and housing costs.

[@madhawaiian9732]

I only went once it was in 2019 with my girlfriend. she has gone more than me. My girl and I are Asian. But Im Asian and white. She is pure asian.

[@steffyshepherd]

You should visit Germany one day 😊 😊 Kind regards, Steffy (insta:batgirlsadventure) Love your video, you guys are soo authentic and lovely 😊❤️

[@destinyandmitch]

Hey Steffy ☺️ we will for sure visit one day!! 💚

[@steffyshepherd]

@@destinyandmitch We have to meet up one day! 😊 😊

[@lisawalker91]

They are called flyovers,and they scare the shit out of me!😲😫

[@cjkrause4865]

To many cops in Texas for me.

[@christiemoore3327]

❤👋👍🙏☺

[@Philly300]

I'm from Lubbock Tx glad yall love texas and hope yall stay safe. One thing i hate about dallas is the damn Cowboy fans🤮

[@Philly300]

@Korpian not everybody gots a gun alot of places do background checks before selling a gun but there's other ways to buy guns privately or at gun shows and yes very diverse Texas is just growing and alot of people from the west coast is moving to texas better opportunities

[@Philly300]

No problem

[@mayulindaespecial487]

Lmao because studying history in this country gives you a history that if you check in world history not written here you might find the truth

[@destinyandmitch]

Studying history involved mostly studying primary sources.

[@jakleo337]

What, no hate comments? You must be deleting them.

[@bridgettedenise]

San Antonio is the best

[@tustazowiowao]

I heard that but i never visit