Im not from Texas, just traveled a lot. My first experience was San Antonio. I did some art work for my aunt ( a sweatshirt ) with signatures for a gentleman that was retiring from her company, They paid for me a 2 week stay at the Marriott on the Riverwalk, all expenses paid ( hotel, food, travel ) I only had to pay for gifts I bought. I stayed in aug/sept was 109 outside and went to the Mexican fair, Had lots of fun. All my other trips were with a lady I met in Gainsville online. And yes, everything is bigger in Texas, I got my moneys worth on food too. great cooking down south !