I live in Texas near Houston. Culturally, I don't have much in common with your average Texan. I'm not an extreme right-winger, I don't hunt or fish, don't like NASCAR racing and I don't own a gun. However, the people are friendly and helpful and the weather is excellent for much of the year (great winters but summers are too hot and humid). Cost of living is cheap, affordable housing, fantastic food, bustling economy. Plus I can put on my best "howdy y'all!" act and pull out a very-genuine sounding Texas drawl with the best of 'em. I reckon I'll stay here. LOL