There's a reason Texas has five of the country's eleven fastest-growing cities. It's a new economic juggernaut that's inexpensive and vast. If you're thinking of moving to Texas, there are a few things you should know...

1: Bugs in Texas

Bugs, creepy crawlers, snakes, and four-legged creatures. Do they exist in Texas? Definitely. I recently discovered that Texas is home to approximately 50,000 different insects. If you aren't into nature in that way, you should be aware that you will come across a bug in Texas at any given moment.

2: Weather in Texas

In general, Texas has a wide range of climates. In North Texas, for instance, it snows. In West Texas, however, you'll discover a desert, and in the heart of Texas, you'll find a bit of everything.

Regarding inclement weather, there are around 132 tornadoes per year in Texas. These tornadoes are primarily concentrated in North Texas, the Panhandle, and the Gulf of Mexico.

3: Not the Best Drivers

According to reports, Texas has the third-worst drivers in the country. It's a disaster. Some drivers don't turn off their blinkers and others don't even use them. The survey discovered that Texans are particularly awful at driving drunk, with roughly 46 percent of all road fatalities involving a drunk driver.

4: Trucks

When you're in Texas, forget about hybrids and small, fuel-efficient vehicles. Big, gas-guzzling pickup trucks are popular here. Texans adore trucks and SUVs. They use them to transport deer, go off-roading, and even move furniture: the bigger the truck, the better. In Texas, truck culture is huge.

5: Food

From Tex-Mex to Texas BBQ., Texas has a unique cuisine that is well-known throughout the country. In fact, the hamburger and fajita hail from this state. Because the cuisine of Texas is so diverse and eclectic, becoming a foodie is almost unavoidable.

6: HEB

HEB is a cult favorite, and it was ranked second-best grocery retailer in the country, behind Amazon. Just for the sake of comparison, Target and Costco were lagging behind HEB.

So it must be good, right? You can acquire both fresh produce and video games at certain locations. HEB Plus is an excellent grocery shopping experience.

7: Locals versus transplants

Locals versus transplants. Is it a real thing? It is, unfortunately. Local Texans are fiercely protective of the state's culture. Many Texans, however, are welcoming to all newcomers. So don't be concerned.

8: Boots and tumbleweeds

Most people imagine Texas as a location where tumbleweeds roll down the street, which is only accurate in a few regions. It is, for the most part, a metropolitan area with roadways. Because the state is so large, residents must rely on automobiles.

Texan boots and cowboy buckles are something you'll have to get used to. Ranching is a big aspect of life in Texan and there are real cowboys and cowgirls.

9: Texas Pride

Texas is the only state that has ever been its own country. Everyone here is big on tradition, generational living, and, of course, Texas, and this pride runs deep. 

10: Culture

Let's start with the geography of Texas to discuss its culture. Texas is divided into seven distinct regions. There is the Gulf Coast region, which runs 100 miles from the Mexican border to Louisiana on the Gulf of Mexico. Houston, Galveston, South Padre Island, and Corpus Christi are among the cities you'll discover here. People come to Texas to fish, surf, birdwatch, sail, and participate in other water activities. They also come for city life, entertainment, and global industry.

There's also East Texas' Piney Woods region. This region stretches from the far east of Texas to the Gulf of Mexico, along the Louisiana border. Forests, pine trees, streams, and wetlands abound in this area. If you enjoy the outdoors, this could be the place for you. There is plenty of plants and fauna for nature lovers to observe. Texarkana, Taylor, and Nakadocus, Texas' oldest towns, are the principal cities in this area. Dallas, Fort Worth, Bryant, College Station, and Waco are part of the Prairies and Lakes region. Pastures, freshwater lakes, and woodlands can be found here, as well as nightlife cuisine, antiquing, and corporate business. Amarillo, Abilene, Lubbock, and Wichita Falls are the major cities in the Panhandle-Plains region. Canyons and flatlands are farming in this area, and ranching is still significant.

Then there's the area known as Big Bend Country. Big Bend National Park spans over 800,000 acres, which is rather impressive. It features canyons, incredible rock formations, and, of course, deserts. El Paso, Midland, Del Rio, Marfa, home to the iconic Prada Marfa boutique, and Odessa are among the cities in this region. 

Another area is the Hill Country region, which includes Austin, New Braunfels, Fredericksburg, and Wimberley. There are underground lakes, springs, and rolling hills, and there are many entertaining events and festivals here. 

Finally, there's the South Texas Plain, which is notorious for being arid. It does, however, contain grasslands, wetlands, birds, and beaches. This is why locals have staycations here.

Native exans are as different as the terrain and they are proud of their diverse roots. Their history is filled with trouble, resilience, tyranny, and tradition, but most importantly, it is rich with incredible people.