Moving to Texas
Explore Texas cities and practical information about housing, schools, jobs, healthcare, transportation, legal resources, moving services and everyday life.
Explore Cities in Texas
Texas is a large state. Start with the city or metro area you are considering.
Houston
Houston is Texas’s largest metro area, with major opportunities in energy, healthcare, shipping, construction and international trade. Newcomers should compare commute times carefully because the region is spread out and most daily travel is by car.
Best for: diverse communities, healthcare and energy careersDallas
Dallas and the wider Dallas–Fort Worth area offer large job markets in finance, technology, telecommunications, logistics and professional services. Housing and school options vary greatly by suburb, so compare the full commute before choosing a neighborhood.
Best for: corporate careers, suburbs and major-airport accessAustin
Austin combines state-government, university and technology employment with a strong music and outdoor culture. Housing can cost more than in many other Texas cities, making rent, transportation and commute comparisons especially important.
Best for: technology, education and creative industriesSan Antonio
San Antonio is known for military, healthcare, tourism and service-sector employment. Families often value its established neighborhoods and generally lower housing costs than Austin, while still checking school districts and transportation needs.
Best for: military families, healthcare and relative affordabilityFort Worth
Fort Worth provides access to the broader Dallas–Fort Worth job market while keeping a distinct local identity. Aerospace, logistics, manufacturing, healthcare and education are important sectors, and neighborhood choice can significantly affect commute time.
Best for: aerospace, logistics and a quieter DFW lifestyleEl Paso
El Paso is a bilingual border city with strong ties to Mexico and major employment in government, defense, healthcare, logistics and education. It often offers lower housing costs than Texas’s largest metros and has a dry desert climate.
Best for: bilingual communities, border trade and affordabilityTexas Essentials for Newcomers
Useful starting points when settling into life in Texas.
Housing & Renting
Learn about housing, renting, leases and finding a place to live.
Texas Housing Resources ↗Schools & Education
Find Texas school and education information for families.
Texas Education Agency ↗Jobs & Employment
Find job-search and workforce resources across Texas.
Texas Workforce Commission ↗Immigration Legal Help
Learn how to find authorized immigration legal services.
USCIS Legal Services ↗Driver License & ID
Official Texas driver's license and state identification information.
Texas DPS ↗Insurance
Consumer information about insurance in the State of Texas.
Texas Department of Insurance ↗