Stunning landscapes, bustling urban cities and... an eight day Amtrak tour? Texas really does have it all. In this episode of Travel Smart Simon Calder and Helen Coffey give your their top picks from one of the US' largest states. From the vibrant food scene of Dallas to the natural beauty and biodiversity outside Houston - Texas has it all on offer. Plus Simon also takes your questions, to give you his top tips for the state. If you’d like to find our more about Texas Frontiers including packages and everything the state has to offer, go to TexasFrontiers.com. Watch more from Travel Smart on Independent TV: https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/lifestyle/texas-houston-dallas-austin-travel-b2252524.html Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: null Videos, daily editorial and more: http://www.theindy.com/ Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: https://www.independent.co.uk/newsletters Like The Independent on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/TheIndependentOnline Follow The Independent on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Independent Follow The Independent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.independent Download the iOS & Android app: https://www.independent.co.uk/subscribe/app Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - https://www.independent.co.uk/donations Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB