Reason 1: Half of the 10 fastest-growing cities in the US are in Texas, according to Forbes new figures.
Reason 2: Five of the 10 fastest-growing cities in the country between 2011 and 2012 were in Texas, according to new figures from the US Census Bureau. New York is way out in front in terms of added population, but Houston is second with San Antonio and Austin fourth and fifth.
Reason 3: Plenty of job opportunities which is the one of the main reason people move to Texas.
Reason 4: The quality of life- Because of its good-value housing, Texas has been particularly popular with families, and some of its cities now have an above-average number of children.
Reason 5: Low cost of living expenses and homes for rent and for sale are more affordable.
Reason 6: Land is cheaper than elsewhere and the process of land acquisition very efficient, says Dr. Ali Anari, research economist at the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University
Reason 7: Low tax- Texas is one of only seven states where residents pay no personal state income tax, says Kay Bell, contributing tax editor at Bankrate and Texan native.