I lived in Houston from 2015-2023, and I can say with full confidence that there are FAR fewer LCs per capita. The city tends to attract pickup truck drivers and more traditional "mudder" types, which makes sense given the geography/weather.
It's been great being closer to the LC community...
I have been running the Falken Wildpeak AT4W for a few months now, and I have been very pleased.
I daily drive my GX, about 50 miles a day round trip on my commute. All highway and suburb roads. There is a very slight hum compared to the whisper quiet Michelin Defender LTX highway tires, but...
There is a trail for everyone! You could easily do all the green trails there, and likely some of the blues with a spotter and some confidence. It was a great park!