Ha, I am also seeking to escape my commie state. I already bought some land and a house in Texas. I just haven't been able to move yet. I need to sell the farm first. Hopefully I get it sold by this spring and I can move down there.
I wish you the best of luck. Depending on the land you might have, leasing/renting might be a better idea but you would know that better than I would for you.
I won't be down in TX but I do want to check the place out eventually. You already know mostly where I am if things line up.