Geez - Texas sounds pretty damn good! I was in San Antonio once - flew over Texas a couple times - don't remember seeing anything as wonderful as what Jack describes (by the way - you can keep Nieman Marcus, I'd rather go fishing!). I'd be willing to come visit!
BUT.... for those members of the family who will understand what I'm saying here - Dave Mackie lives in Austin and loves it - what does THAT tell you about Texas???