Welcome to the forum, nosirrahkcaz. I built a TBH to start with, if I had it do over I would have made it with Langstroth frames so latter on if you go to or get Langs, the frames would interchange. I don't know about your local bee club, but you maybe able to look up the member to the Texas Assoc. and see who lives close to you and give them a call. They could possible help mentor you. There are lots of threads and videos here that can help, and when you have questions just post them someone will give you an answer. Good luck
Joe