--- title: Moving to Reno from Texas | O'Brien's Moving url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-texas/ business: O'Brien's Moving & Storage address: 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 phone: 775-359-6683 (toll-free 1-800-253-7814) hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm licenses: U.S. DOT No. 30611, MC-109375, Nevada CPCN 1070; interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955 type: Moving and storage company, family owned since 1941 --- - [Home](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/) - [Moving resources: guides, checklists, tools and data](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/resources/) - [Moving to Reno and Sparks: the complete guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/) - Moving to Reno from Texas # Moving to Reno from Texas About 8,327 people moved from Texas to Nevada in the Census 2024 survey year against about 6,147 the other way, and about 821 Texans a year settle in Washoe County. Dallas-Fort Worth is about 1,651 road miles from our Sparks warehouse. or call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 [U.S. DOT No. 30611](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) ## Texas and Nevada at a glance - Moved from Texas to Nevada in 2024 about 8,327 - Moved from Nevada to Texas in 2024 about 6,147 - Moved into Washoe County from Texas, per year about 821 - State capital Austin - State individual income tax collected, FY2024 none collected - Median household income (state) $78,476 - Median rent (state) $1,403 - Register a car after moving to Texas within 30 days (Texas DMV - New to Texas) - Get a Texas driver license after moving within 90 days (Texas DMV - New to Texas) - State income tax on wages none (Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts) - State sales tax, base rate 6.25% (Texas Comptroller - Sales and Use Tax) Data: [U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows (ACS 1-year 2024)](https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/state-to-state-migration-flows.html); [U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2018-2022 state-to-county migration flows](https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/county-to-county-migration-flows.html); [U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections, FY2024](https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/stc.html); [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates](https://www.census.gov/data/developers/data-sets/acs-5year.html); [Texas DMV - New to Texas](https://www.txdmv.gov/motorists/new-to-texas); [Texas DMV - New to Texas](https://www.txdmv.gov/motorists/new-to-texas); [Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts](https://comptroller.texas.gov/economy/fiscal-notes/industry/2025/small-biz-info/); [Texas Comptroller - Sales and Use Tax](https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/sales/). Texas is the biggest source of newcomers among the eight states covered in this set, and it is also the biggest state by population, so the flow is large in absolute terms. With no income tax at either end the tax story is mild. The moves are long, so most of this page is about distance and timing. ## Texas's 30-day vehicle rule and 90-day license window The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles gives new residents 30 days to register a vehicle, and its page for newcomers says a Texas driver license must be obtained from the Department of Public Safety within 90 days. Those are rules for arrivals; the practical lesson when leaving is to collect your title, insurance and registration papers and to keep Texas registration current until a Nevada one is issued. Texas has a franchise tax on businesses, not on personal income. If you own a business entity, the Texas Comptroller is the office to ask about winding it down or registering it in Nevada. ## Taxes: both states skip the personal income tax Texas has no personal income tax, and its state sales tax is 6.25 percent, with local jurisdictions adding up to 2 percentage points for a combined cap of 8.25 percent, per the Texas Comptroller. Nevada also has no state personal income tax; the statewide base sales rate is 6.85 percent, higher in Washoe County. For a Texan, the budget change comes mostly from housing and property taxes. Our [Washoe County property tax guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/property-taxes/) explains the abatement cap. The Census puts the Texas median home value at 283,800 dollars and median gross rent at 1,403 dollars, lower than many Western states. That gap is why Texans should compare housing before assuming the move saves money. See the [Reno cost of living page](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/cost-of-living/). ## The distances, city by city From our Sparks warehouse the road distance is about 1,651 miles to Dallas-Fort Worth, 1,689 to Austin, 1,698 to San Antonio, 1,846 to Houston and 1,152 to El Paso. A shipment that size is a multi-day cross-country haul in the Bekins network, which is why long-distance moves are priced by weight and your written estimate sets the delivery window. Texas is large enough to have its own regional page: [moving between Reno and Texas](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/texas/). City pages cover [Dallas-Fort Worth](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/dallas-fort-worth-to-reno/), [Houston](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/houston-to-reno/) and [Austin](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/austin-to-reno/). ## How a Texas to Reno move works with O'Brien's You book the move with O'Brien's. We coordinate it from your Texas home through the Bekins Van Lines network, and our Sparks team handles delivery, unpacking and storage. The in-home estimate, free and itemized and in writing, comes with 10 free heavy-duty boxes. Texas households often arrive a few weeks before or after the shipment. If your new Nevada home is not ready, the Sparks warehouse offers [long-term storage](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/full-service-storage/long-term-storage/) in wooden vaults of 7 ft x 7 ft x 5 ft. ## Nevada in one short block Nevada gives new residents 30 days to register a vehicle and 30 days to apply for a license. Check the [moving to Reno guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/) and the [Washoe County smog check page](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/smog-check/) before your first registration. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [Texas DMV, New to Texas](https://www.txdmv.gov/motorists/new-to-texas) - [Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Sales Tax](https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/sales/) - [U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows](https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/state-to-state-migration-flows.html) ### Licensed movers U.S. DOT No. 30611 MC-109375 Nevada CPCN 1070 Cal PUC T-90973 (as published by O'Brien's) Bekins Van Lines interstate agent since 1955 [Check our USDOT record](https://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/query.asp?searchtype=ANY&query_type=queryCarrierSnapshot&query_param=USDOT&query_string=30611) · [Ready to Move? (FMCSA)](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/ReadytoMoveBrochure_2022Update.pdf) [Licenses and authority](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) ### Visit or call the office 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) | Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | | --- | --- | | Saturday and Sunday | Closed | [Get my free estimate](#estimate) ### Related - [Moving between Reno and Texas](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/texas/) - [Moving from Nevada to Texas](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/nevada-to-texas/) - [Washoe County property taxes and the abatement cap](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/property-taxes/) - [Moving to Reno and Sparks: the complete guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/) Route lookup ## How far is the drive? ### How far is your move? Where are you moving from (or to)? Your city Sparks, NV Interstate moves travel on the Bekins Van Lines network; O'Brien's has been a Bekins agent since 1955. [Get a long-distance estimate](#estimate)[See the route guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/) Popular: [Sacramento](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/sacramento-to-reno/) [Las Vegas](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-las-vegas/) [Boise](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-boise/) [Phoenix](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-phoenix/) [Portland](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-portland/) Bekins Van Lines network ## How a long-distance move works with a Bekins agent O'Brien's Moving & Storage has been an agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955. On an interstate move the Bekins network carries your shipment under the van line's interstate system; O'Brien's books the move in either direction. Leaving Northern Nevada, we give the free in-home estimate, pack, store in our Sparks warehouse if you need it, and load. Moving here from another state, you book with us and we coordinate the move from your origin through the Bekins network, then handle delivery, unpacking and storage in Sparks. Your written estimate sets the delivery window. [What being a Bekins agent means](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/bekins-agent/). Your rights on an interstate move ## Federal booklets every interstate mover must give you - [Ready to Move? Tips for a Successful Interstate Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/ReadytoMoveBrochure_2022Update.pdf) (FMCSA) - [Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/2023-10/FMCSA_R%26R_Handbook_Web_v1.pdf) (FMCSA) - [Protect Your Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move): check any mover's USDOT number. Ours is U.S. DOT No. 30611. Next ## Routes and guides for Texas - [Moving from Nevada to Texas](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/nevada-to-texas/) - [Moving to Reno and Sparks: the complete guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/) - [Moving from Dallas-Fort Worth to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/dallas-fort-worth-to-reno/) - [Moving from Houston to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/houston-to-reno/) - [Moving from Austin to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/austin-to-reno/) - [Moving from San Antonio to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/san-antonio-to-reno/) - [Moving from El Paso to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/el-paso-to-reno/) - [Moving from Killeen and Temple to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/killeen-temple-to-reno/) - [Moving from Reno to Dallas-Fort Worth](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-dallas-fort-worth/) - [Moving from Reno to Austin](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-austin/) Answers ## Moving to Reno from Texas questions Still have a question? Call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683), Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the [moving FAQ](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/). ### How many Texans move to Nevada? The Census American Community Survey estimates about 8,327 movers from Texas to Nevada in 2024 and about 6,147 from Nevada to Texas, a net gain for Nevada of about 2,180. ### Is there an income tax in Texas? No. Texas has no personal income tax and neither does Nevada. ### How far is Houston from Reno? About 1,846 road miles from our Sparks warehouse by our route data. ### How long does Texas give new residents to get a license? Up to 90 days to obtain a Texas driver license through the Department of Public Safety, and 30 days to register a vehicle. Nevada gives 30 days for each. ## 4.3 stars from 71 Google reviews What customers say about O'Brien's [Read more reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/)[See them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=17335326057105140938) D Debbie G. October 17, 2025 Both movers were courteous, efficient and very carful with my furniture. Also, talking with Janet over the phone was a pleasure. L Laurie I. September 28, 2025 The two employees showed up on time and were very polite and ready to work. Our quote was 8 hours and they finished in 5 hours. Office staff checked in prior to move and confirmed all details and check in after move to make sure everything was taken care of. Would use this company again for sure! ### Owner's reply Laurie, Thank you for the awesome review! We are glad to hear everything went smoothly, and you were satisfied with the service. We want to also thank you for your business we appreciate you! E Edward G. September 14, 2025 James and the crew were terrific. ## Get a long-distance estimate Tell us where you are going. The estimate for a long-distance move starts with a survey of your Reno-area home. Rather talk? [Call 775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Our estimators: Sean, Luke, Christa and Janet. 2277 Glendale Ave Sparks, NV 89431 [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 U.S. DOT No. 30611 · MC-109375 · Nevada CPCN 1070