Really need some advice....

hi, i am an "old" new grad (may 2010) from california who is really considering re-locating to texas. i know the state is huge and that's partly why i am willing to pay to get endorsed there. i figure there has to be somewhere in texas that is willing to hire an out-of-state new grad! i am reasonably young (late 20s), single, don't really have anything holding me back, and would love to start my career asap. i need advice on narrowing down my search to a particular region of texas. i have heard many good things about austin, but have also heard that the city is not too great for new grads. in fact, it seems like most of the big cities all across the united states are not hiring new grads. as a native californian, i am used to big cities and having a very active social life. i understand that i may have to give some of that up in order to pursue my dream as a nurse. my question is, where should i be looking? i don't mind commuting a little so that i can live in a decent sized city but work in a smaller area outside the city. please help! i would love to hear from any texas natives or anyone else who has re-located who could offer me some advice.