There is a view of Texas collectively as a largely backward state filled with trigger-happy cowboys and whatnot. That might be true. However, there is much more to the state than just that.<p>I don&#x27;t mean to generalize here; anecdotally, Texans on an individual level are friendly, conservative in their beliefs yet tolerant of others. The friendliness is what really surprised me when I first landed here. It really is charming and makes meeting new people incredibly easy and fun.<p>I must add that as a young man, its a great state to be in. Love Texan women: beautiful, charming and very real.