Understand how it is priced
Long distance moves within the state are priced by weight and distance, not a flat hourly rate. Ask for a walk through estimate first, then confirm that the final number is tied to a certified scale reading once the truck is loaded.
Packing, if you want it, is usually quoted as a separate line so you can see exactly what it adds to the total.
Ask who actually delivers your things
Some movers hand your belongings to a shared trailer and a different crew delivers days later. Ask directly whether the crew that loads your truck is the same crew that unloads it at the other end, since that continuity matters more than people expect.
Plan for the distance itself
Texas distances are bigger than they look on a map. A run from Cedar Park to Houston takes a full day once loading and unloading are counted, and El Paso is closer to eight hours of driving alone.
Ask how the crew plans fuel stops and driver hours, and whether an overnight is needed for your particular route.
Ask about the summer heat plan
A closed trailer parked in the Texas sun climbs well past the outside temperature. Ask how heat sensitive items like electronics, plants, and candles are handled on a long haul, and whether they are loaded last and unloaded first.
Get everything in writing
A written estimate, an inventory taken at loading, and a copy of the scale ticket on a weight based move are all reasonable things to ask for before your date is confirmed. If the scope changes on the day, it should be discussed before anything extra is loaded, not after.
Think about the delivery window
Ask whether delivery happens the same day, the next day, or on a wider window, and get that in writing too. A wide delivery window without a firm commitment can leave you without furniture for longer than expected, so pin it down before you sign anything.