Commonly referred to as the “Lone Star State,” Texas is the second largest U.S. state. Texas has more Fortune 500 companies than any other state and the busiest port (Port of Houston) in the U.S. The state has nine medical schools, three dental schools, and one optometry school; many elite medical centers are located in Texas. The Texas Medical Center in Houston, manages the world’s largest concentration of research and healthcare institutions.

Texas is a cultural hotbed of arts and entertainment. Houston is one of only five American cities with professional resident companies in all of the major performing arts disciplines. Fort Worth is notable for its Modern Art Museum and the Will Rogers Memorial Center. The arts district in Dallas boasts the Nasher Sculpture Center and the Bill Winspear Opera House. Austin has more live music venues per capita than Nashville, Memphis, Los Angeles, or New York City. San Antonio is known as “The Tejano Music Capital of the World.”

SAFEbuilt’s office, located just north of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, in the one of the top five fastest growing counties in the United States. The area offers access to Lake Ray Hubbard and 22 different golf courses.