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Texas is attracting new residents with its low cost of living, abundant space, and no income tax.
Dallas is becoming a favorite because of its growing population and diverse job market.
Its popularity has led to a competitive housing market with buyers having to put in all-cash offers.
All eyes are on Texas and not just because the state was recently hit with a record-breaking winter storm.
Tens of thousands of Americans (more thanjustCalifornians) are moving to the Lone Star State every year for the same reasons Texans love it: low cost of living, no income tax, and plenty of space, according to Texas Realtors annual relocation report.