13 Things Everyone Who’s Moved Away From Texas Has Thought At Least Once

No matter where we’ve ended up in life, we’ll always be Texans at heart. Whether you moved away only to return to the greatest state on earth or still live elsewhere but constantly reminisce on the days you spent here, you’ve missed these 13 things about Texas.

1. The incomparable feeling of the Texas summer sun on your skin...

2. ...and the fact that that sunshine stays much the same come wintertime.

3. Whataburger. Especially honey butter chicken biscuits.

4. The telltale sign spring has arrived as blue bonnets start to dot the sides of Hill Country highways.

5. Making a pit stop for beaver nuggets (and the world's cleanest restrooms) on every road trip.

6. Leisurely floating down the Comal during summertime.

7. The juicy, tender, meaty goodness that is Texas barbecue.

8. Eating tacos in the morning without people thinking you're crazy.

9. Doing your weekly shopping at the greatest grocery store on earth.

10. Saying "y'all" without sticking out like a sore thumb.

11. Hitting the open road with no sign of civilization for miles.

13. And most of all, the passionate, heartwarming pride exuded by everyone who lives here.

Oh, Texas, our Texas…we’re so truly blessed to live in the greatest state in America, y’all.

If you’ve ever moved out of state, what was the #1 thing you missed about living in Texas?

Katie Lawrence

Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing. Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie.

13 Things Everyone Who’s Moved Away From Texas Has Thought At Least Once

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