The 25 Best Texas Suburbs to Raise a Family Get our free mobile app Overall, Texas is a pretty good place to live. There are some areas that are particularly great to live if you're looking for a place to raise a family. If you're looking to start a family in Texas, then the best places to go are typically the suburbs outside of the major cities. Whether you want to be closer to Houston, Austin, or the DFW area, there are some great options. I found a ranking on Niche.com of the best suburbs to raise a family in Texas. They give each place a letter grade based on public schools, housing, cr...