One thing you will notice about Houston is that EVERYTHING revolves around money, and if something isnt bringing them money, its gone before you can blink. Everything will cost you an arm and a leg there. Fort Worth is fun, but there doesnt seem like they have much to do there, especially when your there all day for several days. Not much to see. San Antonio is my favorite. I think the livestock show in San Antonio is the best livestock show, but Houston has the best rodeo. Politics have an extremely strong influence at Houston. Everything has to be politically correct, and all that stuff. Last year they even banned the sale of anything with a confederate flag on it. That cost them a huge buyer. One of my parents good friends used to be a huge buyer at Houston, in fact he spent $74,000 last year just on a piece of art. Anyways, he was way at the top and just couldnt take all the political BS at Houston anymore so he left it.
I think Ive rambled on a little too much now. Houston is more fun than FW is. You will notice all of the politics at Houston, but it is still fun to be out at such a big show and its fun.