Living in Texas: the ultimate expat guide

Everything you need to know for a successful life in Texas.

Guide updated bySylvan Thomson, on 29 November 2025

Second largest state of the country, Texas will seduce expatriates looking for an authentic experience. The cow-boys region indeed offers a lively cultural folklore.Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio are choice expat destinations, with a mix of modernity and picturesque charm.

Texas enjoys a dynamic and diversified economy, the economic growth being boosted by a low tax rate.

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Working in Texas

Boost your international career. Understand the local labour market, the legal framework, how to adapt your resume, apply to job offers and tips to find a job in Texas.

Work in Austin

Over the last few years, Austin has earned its nickname of “Silicone Hills”. With a reputation for innovation and disruption, Austin ...

Accommodation in Texas

Explore real estate or temporary rentals in Texas. Find out more about renting or buying a house or a flat, real estate agents, leases and rental agreements.

Accommodation in Austin

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About Sylvan Thomson

A New Zealander who has spent much of their life overseas, I am now based back in my home country with my American partner and child. I have lived in the UK, the Cook Islands, the USA and Australia and am especially familiar with the expat experience in the US, having spent 2016 - 2020 in America. In New Zealand I work as an employment case manager at the Ministry of Social Development and a freelance writer and editor. I enjoy outdoor adventures, nature, writing and literature, cooking, foraging, fishing, and drawing.

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