exas is massive, both in geography and in culture. In March 2022, we conducted a multi-city operation across the Lone Star State, hitting the urban hubs of Austin, San Antonio, and Fort Worth. This trip was a deep dive into the infrastructure of Texas—from the world’s largest gas stations to the hallowed grounds of the Alamo and the massive scale of AT&T Stadium.

Whether it was testing the tech in my bag or analyzing the logistics of a cross-state road trip, Texas 2022 was a “Everything is Bigger” experience that required precise execution.

Read on for the full operational breakdown of the 2022 Texas deployment.

📍 Overview & Planning

Texas requires a tactical approach to packing and logistics. This section covers the mission announcement, state facts, and how I prepared my tech for the journey.

• Texas Trip 2022 — The Announcement
• The State of Texas: Mission Profile
• Packing the Tech: Preparing the Mobile Command Center

🛫 Air & Ground Operations

Getting to Texas involved a multi-leg flight path and the standard SLC airport logistics. This section breaks down the transit from Utah to the heart of Texas.

• Parking Spot: Starting the Journey at SLC
• Flight to Denver: United A-319 Operations
• Denver Airport: The Mid-Mission Hub
• Flight to Austin: United A-320 Final Leg
• Austin Airport: Arrival in the Capital

🏙️ City Site Inspections: Austin & Beyond

Austin is a unique urban environment. We spent time analyzing the capital city and its local culture.

• The City of Austin: Facts & Fortune 500 Infrastructure
• Austin: A Deep Dive into the Capital
• Fort Worth: The “Duke” and Stockyard Logistics

🏰 Historical & Religious Sites

From the battle for independence to modern religious architecture, we visited several key locations in San Antonio and Austin.

• The Alamo: Reality vs. Expectation
• The River Walk: Urban Waterway Logistics
• San Antonio Temple: LDS Infrastructure in Texas

🏈 Sports & Recreation

Texas is the heart of football and outdoor activity. We conducted site inspections of the “Mecca” of stadiums and tried our hand at local sports.

• AT&T Stadium: The Massive Scale of the Dallas Cowboys
• The Rodeo: A Cultural Requirement
• Disc Golf: Testing the Local Courses

🍔 Culinary Logistics: The Texas Way

You don’t visit Texas without hitting the heavy hitters of food. We analyzed everything from gas station snacks to world-famous BBQ.

• Buc-ee’s: The World’s Largest Gas Station Operation
• Whataburger: Testing the Texas Icon
• Black’s BBQ: Authentic Pit Operations
• Riscky’s Steakhouse: Stockyard Dining
• Chuy’s & Austin Dining Experiences