There are probably good reasons 100+ people per week are FLOODING in to Austin, and gods only know how many into the rest of Texas. It's a great state! The natives are some of the friendliest people I've met on the planet. Bring your friendliness and good heart, and you'll fall in love with Texas and Texans--yes, the cowboys too! Just remember to also bring your best manners. Southerners don't cotton to disrespectful behavior (and that includes talking "politics" or asking a lady her age! ;-p)