So Texas is hot, right? What about West Texas?

[Paul Shannon]

So more of a curiosity question.....what's going on in West Texas?  The state is on fire - business friendly, good weather, low taxes (with the exception of property), jobs, growing population, etc.  It seems Dallas and Austin are always top cities for investments, with San Antonio and Houston close behind.  

But what about West Texas?  I'm just curious.  Same state, but is it a completely different market? I'm thinking Lubbock, Amarillo, Odessa, Midland, El Paso.  Is it Oil and that's it for economy.  

Admitting I know nothing about these areas, but just interested if folks think the migration/growth will expand to these areas, and why/why not?