Yep, every place had its pros and cons. Parts of Texas are beautiful. My wife is a 4th generation Texan and my kids, of course, are native Texans. At one time we wanted to get a place out by Dripping Springs (almost really happened back in 2005), but now it’s just too hot to consider it. Sad but true.
Geographically and “scenery wise” most of SE Texas is pretty boring. It’s mostly flat and what lakes and rivers we do have around here tend to be muddy and stinky in the summer. I could write a whole page on the brown beaches, brown surf, and air quality. It is what it is
A lot of people would understandably never move to Florida with all the crazies down there. The cost of living has gone insane. In some places, the traffic congestion is total gridlock that rivals Houston. But like any big place, different parts of Florida have different very different personalities, scenery and climate. I much prefer the quiet beach communities on the west coast away from all the craziness of Miami-Dade, etc. If you know where to look, there are some locations that are very much a ‘small town’ feel but convenient to all the beaches, restaurants and tourist fun. Places like Dunedin, Gulfport, West Bradenton, Venice, Bonita Springs are great little spots.
