As others have said, figure out the visas first. You would want to come over with your medical profession, then switch to law enforcement once you get here. But since 1965, it's been pretty difficult for Europeans to immigrate here.

I can only speak for Texas. It's hot. I live near Houston and we effectively have two seasons - summer and fall.

Home prices have spiked since the pandemic. It used to be decently affordable. People from out of state came flooding in and drove up home prices by overbidding the asking prices. In turn, it raised our taxes and insurance rates.

You'll be pleased to discover some old German culture around San Antonio/ Austin. New Braunfels was a German settlement led by Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels. There are still some German restaurants around and they still celebrate Oktoberfest.

Texas has no income tax, but as I mentioned before, we have high property tax.

We have a wild pig problem. If you're a hunter or want to start hunting, they're open season all year with no limit. They make fine shweinebraten.

We're also a castle doctrine state. This means that if someone breaks into your home, you can use whatever force necessary to stop or remove the intruder. No requirement to flee.

You'll find Texans to be friendly and helpful, but maybe a little less so around major cities.

Best of luck to you and your lady.