Sell where you are. Buy in Texas.
Texas offers a strong economy, no state income tax, and communities where your values are simply normal. We connect you with a vetted local agent who knows the ground, from the DFW and Houston suburbs to the Hill Country and West Texas, and if you are selling as well, an agent on that end too. Our partner agents pay us a referral fee, so our referral service comes at no additional cost to you. Each agent represents you under their own separate agreement.
Texas at a glance
The math and the values both work.
People leave high-tax states for a lot of reasons, and money is only one of them. Here is the honest version of what changes when you move to Texas.
No state income tax
Texas is one of nine states that does not tax personal income. For a household earning six figures in California, New York, or New Jersey, that is usually the largest single line item that disappears. It also means no state return to file in April.
Your housing dollar goes further
The statewide median sale price was $340,000 in the second quarter of 2026, flat year over year. The national median for existing single-family homes was $404,300 in the first quarter. The gap is real, though it varies enormously by market.
School choice is now law, and it is running
Texas launched Education Freedom Accounts for the 2026–27 school year, the largest first-year school choice program in the country, funded at $1 billion. Awards run about $10,474 for accredited private school and $2,000 for homeschooling, with up to $30,000 for students with disabilities.
Republicans hold every statewide office, and it shows up in policy
Senate Bill 2, signed in May 2025, created the state’s first education savings accounts. Texas has no state income tax, no estate tax, and no inheritance tax. Whether that matters to you depends on your situation, but it is not rhetorical — it is in the tax code.
What your budget actually buys.
A statewide median is useful for orientation and almost useless for planning. Texas is not one housing market. Here is roughly where the money lands.
Under $300,000
Lubbock, Amarillo, Abilene, El Paso, and much of East and West Texas. Full-size homes, established neighborhoods, short commutes.
$300,000 to $450,000
The broad middle of the state — Fort Worth and Arlington, San Antonio and its northern suburbs, Waco, Temple/Belton, Tyler, Longview, and the outer ring of the Houston suburbs.
$450,000 and up
The northern Dallas collar counties — Frisco, Prosper, Plano, McKinney — plus Austin and the closer Hill Country. These are the fastest-growing and most in-demand markets in the state, and they price like it.
Two homes on the same street can carry very different tax bills depending on school district and whether the neighborhood sits inside a MUD. Your agent should walk you through that before you write an offer, not after.
One move. The right agent on each side.
Step 1 — Both sides, one team
We connect you with a vetted agent on each side of your move and help keep both sides coordinated. Each agent represents you under their own separate agreement. Already have a listing agent you trust? Keep them, and we can connect you with a vetted agent on the Texas side.
Step 2 — Agents who share your values
Every agent applies to join, and our broker of record reviews the application — licensing and brokerage standing, the markets they cover, their real estate experience, and values alignment — before deciding whether they are a fit for our network. Once an agent is in the network, referral and closing performance is tracked over time.
Step 3 — How we get paid
Our partner agents pay us a referral fee out of their commission when your move closes, the same commission you would pay any agent. That means our referral service comes at no additional cost to you, and we are paid only when your move succeeds. Lender introductions, discounted movers, and community connections come with it.
What happens after you reach out.
You tell us where you are and where you are headed
Two minutes, and no obligation to go further.
We review your information and connect you with a vetted agent who fits your move
If you are also selling, we bring in an agent on that end too, and introduce you to both.
You talk to the agent directly
They represent you under their own separate agreement. If you decide they are not the right fit, tell us and we will find you someone else.
We stay in touch while the move is underway
If something is not working, we want to hear it early.
Most Conservative Cities & Regions in Texas
Texas is one of the largest and most reliably Republican states in the country — the Republican presidential candidate carried it by 13.7 points (56.1%) in 2024, and there’s no state income tax. Its biggest urban cores (Austin, Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio) lean Democratic, but step just outside them — or into West and East Texas — and you’re in deeply conservative country. Here are the regions and communities our clients move to most.
Dallas–Fort Worth Suburbs (North Texas)
The booming collar counties north of Dallas — Collin (Frisco, Prosper, McKinney, Plano), Denton (Flower Mound, Argyle), Rockwall, and Parker — are among the most popular conservative relocation spots in the country. See our full North Texas guide.
Greater Houston (the Conservative Suburbs)
- Montgomery County — The Woodlands, Conroe, Magnolia.
- Brazoria County — Pearland, Lake Jackson.
- Galveston County — League City, Friendswood.
(Houston/Harris County leans Democratic; the surrounding suburbs lean conservative.)
Central Texas & the Hill Country
- Comal County — New Braunfels.
- Kendall County — Boerne.
- Gillespie County — Fredericksburg.
- Williamson County — Georgetown, Leander, Cedar Park (Austin’s conservative suburbs).
(Austin/Travis County is strongly Democratic; the surrounding Hill Country is conservative.)
West Texas (Oil Country — Among the Reddest in America)
Midland and Odessa (the Permian Basin), Lubbock, Amarillo, Abilene, and San Angelo — some of the most Republican cities in the entire country.
East Texas & Other Conservative Hubs
- East Texas — Tyler, Longview, Lufkin, Texarkana (the reliably conservative Piney Woods).
- Other hubs — Waco (McLennan County), College Station (Brazos County), Victoria, Wichita Falls, and Temple/Belton.
Not sure which part of Texas fits your family? Pick a region above and we’ll point you to the right spot — then connect you with a vetted conservative agent who knows the area.
Ten Texas communities worth a closer look.
These are the places our clients ask about most. Ratings and prices move, so treat this as a starting point rather than a verdict, and check current district ratings at txschools.gov before you decide.
1. Frisco — Collin County
Master-planned, corporate, and built for people who moved here on purpose. Frisco ISD earned an A in the 2026 ratings with a score of 91 and is the largest A-rated district in Texas. The most expensive market on this list by a wide margin.
2. Prosper — Collin County
Frisco’s quieter northern neighbour, still filling in. Prosper ISD earned an A for the second consecutive year, with 21 campuses individually A-rated. New construction dominates, so you can still buy something nobody has lived in.
3. McKinney — Collin County
A real historic downtown square rather than a manufactured one, and more architectural variety than the newer suburbs. McKinney ISD is rated B with a score of 87. This is where Conservative Move is based.
4. Flower Mound — Denton County
Established, leafy, low turnover, and one of the more sought-after addresses in Denton County. Lewisville ISD covers many communities, so which campus you are zoned to matters more here than the district letter grade. Ask your agent to confirm zoning before you make an offer.
5. Rockwall — Rockwall County
Lake Ray Hubbard on one side, open country on the other, and still inside the DFW commute shed. Rockwall ISD earned an A in the 2026 ratings. Smaller-town feel than the Collin County suburbs, generally at a lower price point.
6. The Woodlands — Montgomery County
The strongest Houston-side answer. A master-planned community with its own employment base, heavy tree cover, and a reliably conservative county around it.
7. New Braunfels — Comal County
Between Austin and San Antonio, on the Guadalupe and Comal rivers, with a German heritage the town still takes seriously. Comal ISD earned a B in the 2026 ratings. One of the fastest-growing small cities in the country, which is both the appeal and the caution.
8. Boerne — Kendall County
Hill Country at a slower pace, half an hour from San Antonio. Boerne ISD earned an A in the 2026 ratings with a score of 92, among the highest in the San Antonio region. Popular with retirees and remote workers who want land without isolation.
9. Georgetown — Williamson County
The answer for people who want access to Austin without living in Travis County. A restored courthouse square, a large active-adult community, and a conservative county government. Georgetown ISD earned a B in the 2026 ratings.
10. Tyler — Smith County
East Texas, the Piney Woods, roses and a genuine medical-sector economy. Tyler ISD earned a B in the 2026 ratings, up two points year over year, and is the largest school system in East Texas. Not everyone is shopping at half a million dollars, and Tyler is one of the best values on the list.
What to know before you go.
No move is only upside, and you should hear the trade-offs from us rather than discover them at closing.
Property taxes are high
Texas has no income tax, so schools, counties, and cities are funded largely through property tax instead. The statewide effective rate is about 1.40% of home value, against a national average closer to 0.9%. In fast-growing suburban counties it runs higher. For most people moving from a high-income-tax state the overall math still comes out ahead, but it is not a straight swap, and it depends on your income and your price point. Our tax calculator will show you your own numbers.
Homeowner’s insurance is expensive and rising
Texas homeowners have historically paid more than the national average, largely because of hail, wind, and severe storm exposure. The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas found the median Texas homeowner paid 60% more for insurance in 2024 than in 2019, against a 30% increase nationally. Get a real quote for the specific address before you finalize your budget — premiums vary enormously by ZIP code and roof age.
Summer is genuinely hot
Triple-digit stretches are normal across most of the state. Most people adjust; some do not. If you can, visit in August rather than March.
Master-planned communities come with rules
HOAs are common, and many newer neighborhoods sit inside a MUD that adds to your tax bill. Read the documents before you fall in love with the house.
School choice is oversubscribed
Education Freedom Accounts drew more than 274,000 applications for roughly 90,000 funded accounts in year one. If private school is central to your plan, apply early and have a second option.
Texas Conservative Living — FAQ
Is Texas a conservative state?
Yes. Texas is reliably Republican — the GOP holds every statewide office, there’s no state income tax, and the Republican presidential candidate carried the state by 13.7 points (56.1%) in 2024.
What is the most conservative city in Texas?
West Texas cities like Lubbock, Midland, Odessa, and Amarillo are among the most Republican in the country. For relocating families, the Dallas–Fort Worth and Houston suburbs are the most popular conservative choices.
Is Austin conservative?
No — Austin (Travis County) is the most Democratic-leaning major city in Texas. Its suburbs in Williamson and Hays counties, however, lean conservative.
Where do conservatives move in Texas?
Most relocating families choose the Dallas–Fort Worth or Houston suburbs, the Hill Country around San Antonio, or West and East Texas.
Why are so many people moving to Texas?
No state income tax, housing that costs meaningfully less than the national median, a large and diversified job market, and, for the people we work with, communities where their values are unremarkable rather than controversial.
How much does it cost to move to Texas?
The move itself varies with distance and household size. The bigger number is the spread between what you sell for and what you buy for. Our tax savings calculator will estimate the ongoing difference in about a minute.
Does Texas really have no income tax?
Correct. Texas is one of nine states with no personal income tax, and there is no state estate or inheritance tax either. Property and sales taxes carry more of the load instead.
Where should I live in Texas if I want good schools and a conservative community?
The most common answers among our clients are the Collin and Denton county suburbs north of Dallas, Montgomery County north of Houston, and the Hill Country around Boerne and New Braunfels. The right answer depends on your budget and your commute.
Do I have to use Conservative Move for both selling and buying?
No. We are glad to help with just the sale, just the purchase, or both. Most people use us for both because one coordinated timeline is easier, but it is your call.
Relocation guides
Planning your move? These step by step guides break down the taxes, home prices, gun and school laws, and the best places for families to land:
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