Hi .. new to TEXAS from TO - Driving licence + Area to stay?

It will be a case to case basis and what I'm telling you will be based on my experience. I have been living overseas for 10 years, and at that time I was prior military with the US Armed Forces. Before I left I had a Georgia license, which expired when I was outside the US. When I came back and went to Texas to get a new license I showed them my expired US license, my Japanese license and my Germany license. Sure enough when I showed them all 3 they renewed my license on the spot. The DMV stated since I was overseas my Georgia license was not considered expired. Now on the other hand my ex wife had only a Germany license, they made her take the test. On registration if you are bringing in a vehicle from out of state and want it registered in Texas and get Texas plates, there will be a fee. Just visit the local Texas DMV

Arlington is nice you have Six Flags, Fort Worth, Austin is nice, and the surrounding Hill Country, but that's way south like 2-3 hours plus factor in traffic on I-35.