I'm a Texan.
Hiring was never actually that bad. We never had a true recession and the housing market is relatively stable.
Not that I'm throwing out invites.
No...
Far too many 'transplants' down here, already. Particularly Californians.... *laugh*
Although, if you're a nurse or a new-grad looking to relocate?
Texas is hiring. LVN/PN or RN.
There are jobs down here and they will hire new grad nurses.
In the valley, there's a need. It's by the border...but they will hire.
In San Antonio. You'll find a job. Hit up the military bases. The state psych hospital hires. The various staffing companies are in need.
Homehealth? You can find assignments.
Houston as well.
Dallas...not so sure. I hear the new-grad market's saturated.
Too many businesses are leaving other states to set up shop down here.
We just added a few hospitals 2 years ago, roughly....
I know of folks who resigned from positions and picked up another w/in a month or two. They're not particularly wealthy, either.