I have been living in Houston since 1994. Never in my 26 years living here have I ever had a problem with political beliefs. Just odd that people even let that get in the way of meeting new people and trying new things. I guess that's just me. I love being a Texan. I have friends who are hardcore conservatives and hardcore liberals. If people's political beliefs and drug use bother you then that is a personal issue and you won't be happy anywhere. Let it go and enjoy one of the greatest states in the USA.