I'd go to the TX forum and ask for your zone, since TX has like five gardening zones. It's always good to plant some native plants in your zone to attract pollinators, then add some reliable perennials or shrubs that do well in your zone.
Do a search for Texas native plants by zone...good place to start. Drive around and see what's growing well in your area.
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