Buzz·Posted on Nov 12, 201425 Things No One Tells You About Moving To TexasThe stars at night really are big and bright.by Javier MorenoBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. You'll come to find out that high school football has a cult following... 2. ... And you'll finally understand the hype behind homecoming mums. View this photo on Instagram 3. The heat is beyond anything you've ever experienced. KIII 3 News @kiii3news Heat Index [feels-like] Forecast for Wednesday (Heat Stroke Prevention Day). Watch 3 News http://t.co/6ohiTw9Bj7 10:56 PM - 30 Jul 2013 Reply Retweet Favorite 4. And you'll develop the ability to adapt to four different seasons in one day. 5. They don't play around when it comes to BBQ. View this photo on Instagram 6. And once you have authentic Tex-Mex you'll wonder how you ever lived without it. View this photo on Instagram 7. It will become blatantly clear that chips and queso are the state's unofficial appetizer. View this photo on Instagram 8. You'll learn that the regional beers are unique, and nothing short of amazing. View this photo on Instagram 9. The beaches are truly a site to behold... 10. ... And the swimming holes aren't bad either. 11. People don't actually ride their horses everywhere... View this photo on Instagram 12. ... And that becomes apparent everyday during rush hour. 13. Manners are pretty commonplace throughout the state. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 14. Just as you thought, there are plenty of beautiful wide-open spaces. 15. And contrary to popular belief, it isn't all deserts and tumbleweeds. 16. Oh, and the cities are pretty.... 17. ... Damn... 18. ... Impressive! 19. It will feel like almost every other vehicle on the road is a truck. View this photo on Instagram 20. Road trips across the state will feel like road trips across the country. View this photo on Instagram 21. You'll discover that boots are pretty fashionable, and that most residents own at least one pair. View this photo on Instagram 22. The regional snacks may seem odd at first... View this photo on Instagram 23. ... But taste absolutely amazing. View this photo on Instagram 24. You find out that the state has a rich and storied history. View this photo on Instagram 25. You'll realize that Texans are pretty damn proud. View this photo on Instagram And after a while, you'll be proud to be a Texan, too. View this photo on Instagram