Texas
Live music, space flight and 367 miles of Gulf coast, all inside one state line.
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Good to know
To enter or transit through the US, you must have either an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) or a visa. The US State Department has more information on visas…
To enter the US, your passport must be valid for the length of your planned stay. If you’re travelling through another country on your way to or from the US, check the entry requirements for that country…
The US Customs and Border Protection Trusted Traveller Program (TTP) Global Entry allows pre-approved, low-risk travellers expedited clearance at some US airports. If you’re a British citizen, you can register to get a UK background check…
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of the US. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
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Exercise normal security precautions. Latest change: Natural disasters and climate section – added information on Spokane County fires.
Texas is bigger than France. Austin to Houston is under three hours, but El Paso is a full day of driving from either.
Barbecue joints sell by weight and close when the meat runs out, often by mid afternoon. Queue early rather than late.
Tipping is expected rather than optional. Budget 18 to 20 percent for table service, a couple of dollars a drink at a bar, and 15 to 20 percent for taxis.
Prices on shelves and menus exclude sales tax, which is added at the till and varies by state and city.
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Frequently asked questions
March to May, then October and November. Spring brings wildflowers along the highways and evenings you can actually sit outside in.
Almost always yes. Austin and San Antonio have walkable cores, but everything between the cities assumes a car.
Austin for music and outdoors, Houston for museums and space, San Antonio for history and the River Walk. All three are within three hours of each other.
It runs June to November and affects the Gulf coast, including Houston. Inland cities see heavy rain rather than direct storms.
To enter or transit through the US, you must have either an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) or a visa. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
To enter the US, your passport must be valid for the length of your planned stay. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s US guide. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of the US. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
Travel information last reviewed 18 August 2026. Compiled from U.S. Department of State, IATA Timatic, Open-Meteo and Tourpublish Travel Intelligence. Always confirm entry rules and safety guidance with official government sources before you travel.
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