As the largest state in the contiguous United States, Texas spans more than 268,000 square miles and boasts a rapidly growing population approaching 30 million people. With its diverse array of major cities, coastal beaches, hill country, deserts, and more, countless families move to or within the Lone Star State every year.

Texas is home to four of the twelve largest cities in the country, including the capital city of Austin, along with Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas. The Panhandle and eastern regions feature smaller cities such as Amarillo, Lubbock, Wichita Falls, and Tyler. In southern Texas, major metropolitan areas include Corpus Christi, McAllen, and Laredo.