Moving to Houston (RE: Car, weapon laws, things to do)

[CervanteZ]

Hey guys, I will be moving from Cali to Houston in about a month.
I need recommendations on where to take my car for repairs, maintenance, etc...
What is the law regarding bringing my own weapons (Pistols) into the state, do I have to register them?
What are good, low crime areas to buy a house?
Things to do?

Any help would be appreciated.

[Chuck33079]

No firearm registration, no mag limits and you can carry in your car without a permit. Concealed licenses are easy to get.

Houston is big. We can't tell you what part of town to look in without more info. Where will you be working?

[CervanteZ]

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

No firearm registration, no mag limits and you can carry in your car without a permit. Concealed licenses are easy to get.

Houston is big. We can't tell you what part of town to look in without more info. Where will you be working?

Thanks brother, gotta love Texas.
We will be moving to west Houston, Katy. The wife will be working by the 8 and 290. So preferably no more than 15-20 miles from there.

[Chuck33079]

Originally Posted by CervanteZ

Thanks brother, gotta love Texas.
We will be moving to west Houston, Katy. The wife will be working by the 8 and 290. So preferably no more than 15-20 miles from there.

That covers a lot of ground. Do you need an area with good schools? If so, I'd look out in the Katy area unless you feel like spending a lot and moving into the Memorial area. BW8/290 is a hike from Katy though. You could live up 290, but it's under construction for the next few years and is a traffic nightmare.

[CervanteZ]

I see. Katy is where her family lives, so we'll be staying with them for a couple of weeks then get an apartment near her work until we find a house. I rather for her not to deal with traffic. I can manage, since I deal with it every day here in Orange County.
We don't have kids yet, but good schools is a definite plus.
House prices are not so bad in Houston compared to Orange county. Here you could get a 2 br. 1 ba. condo for 300k.

[Chuck33079]

Yeah, you would be amazed what 300k in katy will get you. It has a moat.

[CervanteZ]

Yea... with alligators!

[equalme]

For performance services, check at JTran. They specialize on the Z.

Check out Houston-Imports.com for the car scene.

[Chuck33079]

Originally Posted by equalme

For performance services, check at JTran. They specialize on the Z.

Check out Houston-Imports.com for the car scene.

Houston imports if you're into people racing on the streets and driving like idiots. Any forum with a street racing section should be avoided like the plague.

[YzGyz]

I occasionally look take a look at HI. I Try find a steal of a deal or a meet once in a while. But Yes, promoting street racing is a no go in my book. I'm not saying I don't speed or anything at all because I do.

[equalme]

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Houston imports if you're into people racing on the streets and driving like idiots. Any forum with a street racing section should be avoided like the plague.

Doesn't mean you have to venture into the racing section...

I go mainly to sell stuff and/or get quotes on services since there are quite a few popular performance shops that are active there.

[Chuck33079]

Yes, but the fact that it's there tells you what kind of people you're dealing with.

[equalme]

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Yes, but the fact that it's there tells you what kind of people you're dealing with.

Sure...I guess. If I'm trying to sell something I don't really care that they street race. Not like I go there to socialize or go to their car meets/cruises.

Not to mention the forum members stepped forward to find a member to adopt my dog, which I picked up off the streets and ended up not being able to keep her.

Not going to avoid the fact that there are a lot of immature douches on there, but the moderators don't really keep them in check either.

[Chuck33079]

Originally Posted by equalme

Sure...I guess. If I'm trying to sell something I don't really care that they street race. Not like I go there to socialize or go to their car meets/cruises.

Yeah, I'd want to be as far from one of their meets as humanly possible.

Originally Posted by equalme

Not to mention the forum members stepped forward to find a member to adopt my dog, which I picked up off the streets and ended up not being able to keep her.

This is very cool.

Originally Posted by equalme

Not going to avoid the fact that there are a lot of immature douches on there, but the moderators don't really keep them in check either.

That's the main problem. There's way too much high school idiot there. It's either that or guys who are worshipped as gods for having a semi-fast car and roll race on the freeway.

[theDreamer]

Living: Chuck has covered it fairly well, the 290 area farther out will be good by 2016 but the construction is going to be a pain for a few years. Katy is nice but can be a bit of a drive, but if she goes I-10 to the belt in the morning it should be ok.
Shops: Baker Nissan (ask for Jason Langley to do the work) & Jtran
Local scene: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HoustonZCars/
Group does dinner, track events, car shows, cruises, and more

Also note, if you see a white camaro on the side of the road in Houston, assume it is a cop.