As the self-appointed chairman of the welcoming committee, it is my privilege to extend a laurel, and hearty handshake (virtual, of course) to our new TX member.
Eddie
P.S. I seldom give advice on an into post but this just might be helpful given you are just getting started. 1) Don't get in a hurry to buy things like packs, tent, binos and just about anything else related to hunting. Research, then research and then research some more (here and YT are great resources) will help you understand what you need/want. 2) Establish yourself here (with post count or with a paid membership - money well spent IMHO) and then watch the classifieds. Buying used is a great way to acquire your gear w/o breaking the bank. Good luck!