I know this is an old Forum, but I am new, from Texas, and PROUD of it. Only place I know of that I was required to wear a Cowboy hat as part of the uniform (Sheriff's Deputy). I also marvel at the ability to leave Galveston, and not get out of the greater Houston area, and it looks like one constant city for over two hours with no traffic, and then you are no longer below sea level....you are in the hills. Its hot, and mosquitos are the size of crows, but I LOVE it. Hit me up if you are from the Houston, Alvin Pearland area.