Doesn't matter where in Texas you live we have critters everywhere to beware of. One of those that are prevalent here in the Permian Basin is Rattlesnakes. Just one of the creatures that are venomous in our area that can cause all sorts of health issues. The bites aren't usually fatal unless left untreated or the person being bitten has an allergic reaction to the snake's venom, but that's not a reason to not take the danger seriously.