Welcome to Texas!! I am in North Texas! I have been here for almost 20 years, it's a great place to raise a family. I have lived in Midwest, West Coast and East Coast in the past and Texas is the winner! It is conservative here but things are changing now. It's a bit boring here but with the money saved on housing, we spend on vacations and other things, easy to fly out for trips. RE tax is high, but price of homes are lower. so it's okay.
I am in a suburb of Houston and I like it here. However, I can't recommend Houston itself. Its crime rate is pretty high. Another thing is to make sure you don't mind the heat. Everywhere is hot in Texas during summer. The humidity in Houston will make you feel like you are in a steamer. Dry heat in the upper north part of the state is more bearable. I like your thinking!
Agree! Welcome to Texas to be our neighbor! Brother Rocky! Enjoy the Christian family and community here in TEXAS!! Praying for your moving plan and Bless you all!