TX · Pop. 30,503,000 · Capital: Austin
Texas combines no state income tax with an unlimited homestead exemption — the strongest creditor protection in the country. With 8,300+ farms for sale and land averaging $2,970/acre, it has more homesteading inventory than any other state. East Texas offers 40-55" of rainfall and a 10-12 month growing season, while the west is better suited to ranching.
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No statewide residential building code. Rural counties have minimal to no zoning.
Natural Disaster Risk
What You Can Grow
Citrus, pecans, figs, all vegetables, subtropical fruits. Two crop cycles possible in south TX. East TX: 40-55" rainfall supports diverse agriculture.
Houston, Dallas, San Antonio drive state statistics. Rural East Texas is generally very quiet and safe.
Racial Composition
Lush forests, adequate rainfall, affordable land. The sweet spot for TX homesteading.
Beautiful limestone hills west of Austin/San Antonio.
Rolling farmland near the Oklahoma border.
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