Whether you want to move to the Lone Star State (who wouldn’t??) or just plan on visiting over the summer, there are a few necessary survival items and tips I should probably fill you in on before you come.

1) Suncreen. Lots and lotsss of suncreen.
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2) A hearty appetite. Trust me, everything is definitely bigger in Texas, including our food.
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3) A motor vehicle of some sort.
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We have over 70,000 miles of highways here. A car or truck is absolutely necessary, unless you just really, really enjoy walking.
4) Good air conditioning. Because we essentially live on the sun in the summer.
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5) An absolute infatuation with football, and a good TV to watch it on.
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6) A love of nature and a sense of adventure.
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Texas is an overwhelmingly beautiful state to travel in, so bring some hiking boots, sunscreen, and your inner explorer!

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7) Water, in some way, shape or form, and lots of it.
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8) A friendly attitude. We are the friendship state, and we definitely live up to our name.
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9) A map, or at least GPS. I'm not exaggerating when I say our state is HUGE.
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10) Bug spray. Just trust me on this one.
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11) A sense of humor
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You will see and hear some funny and bizarre things in Texas..just get used to it.
12) Respect and appreciation for our amazing state.
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We don't take well to people who diss our state, so do us a favor and don't mess with Texas, please.

What else do you need if you live here or want to take a trip to Texas?

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