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Here at ShopAcrossTexas, we like to put on our bossypants and tell you where to shop when you travel because, frankly—not to toot our own horn, but—we’re experts. Our annual Best Stores in Texas list (better known around these parts as the bible of Texas shopping) showcases the best of the best in 41 cities spanning the Lone Star State.

Coming up with “the list” is a labor of love each year, starting with public voting on ShopAcrossTexas.com. Then our team of editors scours through the suggestions, combined with their own research (talk about the best excuse to shop during work) to narrow down the list. After mixing in the their own “secret sauce” (that’s code for their VERY strong opinions,”) the annual Best Stores list is born.

With no further ado, click here to check out this year’s Best Stores in Texas.

Now, as we said, coming up with this annual list is a labor of love, but even mamas have favorites, so if you want to cut to the crème de la crème of the list, click here for our favorite boutiques, home décor stores and antique stores that made the cut.