The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex is the 4th largest economy in the US. Major employers include AT&T, American Airlines, and Toyota North America. The area attracts workers from higher-tax states seeking Texas's zero-income-tax advantage.
Dallas has become a major tech hub with companies like Tesla, Uber, and numerous startups relocating their headquarters here. Tech workers enjoy high salaries combined with no state income tax.
Yes, the combination of no state income tax, reasonable cost of living, and a booming job market makes Dallas extremely attractive for high earners.
Only federal deductions: Federal Income Tax, Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%). There is no state or local income tax in Texas.