Looking for a home in TX and another related Q

Well, I wanted to become a TX resident BEFORE I actually retire and start RVing. Figure I could save some on my income taxes, etc. Also, when I actually pull the trigger and get the RV (I am still waffling between Class As or a TT) I could have it registered/plated in TX, which is less expensive than here in WV.

Plus, if/when I decide/am forced to quit driving around, I'll have a place to fall back to. I'm familiar with the Escapees, and that does sound like a pretty good deal. I just wanted something more....I dunno, permanent, if that makes sense.

Check out Escapees in Livingston TX. They can help you become a resident without having to buy anything unless you want to. This group is made up of full-timers and they have worked with TX lawmakers to make it easy to become a legal resident even though you may not even be in TX much.

Bill.Satellite wrote:
No need to buy anything. I have been a TX "resident" for years but I am only in TX when that happens to be part of my plan. I just renewed my registration while in NJ by going on line, checking a box that says I am not currently in TX and paid the bill. When I do get back to TX I go get it inspected ($7) and I am good to go. I am an Escapee as mentioned above and my residence address is Livingston, TX despite the fact I just passed through there for a couple of days once.

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No purchase necessary! Just join Escapees and setup mail account. When you get to TX you will be able to get registered right away. You will need a TX drivers license and if the RV is 26,000# or heavier you will need to take the test for a class B license and take the RV on a test drive. Not difficult at all but it sometimes takes awhile to get an appointment to take the test.

I would try RV park store. They list for sale and for rent by area's

You may want to think outside the box, there are a lot of flood damaged / destroyed homes from the flooding caused by the torrential rains in east Texas near the Louisiana state line these days that are showing up on the market cheap. Some of these may provide you with the option of a home site that could be used for your purpose.

No need to buy anything. I have been a TX "resident" for years but I am only in TX when that happens to be part of my plan. I just renewed my registration while in NJ by going on line, checking a box that says I am not currently in TX and paid the bill. When I do get back to TX I go get it inspected ($7) and I am good to go. I am an Escapee as mentioned above and my residence address is Livingston, TX despite the fact I just passed through there for a couple of days once.

You dont have to buy land, or have utilities to become a texan.
Check out
www.excapees.com
They even do a video on their website on how to become a texan.
As to buying a lot, Real estate agents and small town local newspapers are likely your best bets. And if you can find one that has an old trailer on it with electric well and septic, even if the trailer is junk, you can often find a way, (small garage only) to keep the well and septic active on the site for when you do go there.