Austin's policies have made it the most attractive homeless person city in the world. Feel free to join them. The rest of the state disowns the Capital.
The rest of Texas is great to live in. If you want big cities, you got them. If you want no neighbors for miles, you can get that. If you want small towns, they are numerous. If you want mid-size cities, they are also all over the place.
Forest? Check. Plains? Check. Hills? Check. Mountains? Check. Lakes? Check. Beaches? Check.
Take your pick.
And no state income tax.