<p>Ya I’m a big fan of the bigtex market. BB, FJ, and VE (the big 3) have all raised to 160k starting in Houston, which is the same as all the other major markets. The big appeal about TX is 160k can buy you a small mansion whereas you wouldn’t be able to come close to that in LA/NY. Also, since tex market is pretty limited (UT controls it) top 25% is almost a lock for one of the big 3, with top 50% getting you market salary (160k)</p>