Texas homes are mostly recent: the median build year is 1994 and about 43 percent of units were built since 2000. Wood-frame walls with brick or stone veneer are typical, and Hill Country homes often use limestone.

median year homes were built: 1994; median year homes were built
built in 2000 or later: 43.2%; built in 2000 or later
built before 1960: 11.5%; built before 1960
single-family homes: 67.1%; single-family homes
in buildings with 5+ units: 21.4%; in buildings with 5+ units
mobile homes: 6.2%; mobile homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year (tables B25035, B25034, B25024)

Common wall types

Wood-frame drywall with brick veneer

Where: Suburban Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio and Austin; the brick is a facing over wood framing.

Mounting: Mount to interior studs; studs are typically 16 inches on center.

Limestone and stone walls

Where: Hill Country around Austin, Fredericksburg and Boerne; many contemporary homes use thin stone veneer over a wood-framed wall.

Mounting: Real masonry needs a hammer drill and masonry anchors; veneer homes still mount into the wood studs.

Poured concrete and tilt-wall

Where: High-rise condos in Houston, Dallas and Austin.

Mounting: Concrete anchors; wiring often needs surface raceways; building rules apply.

Manufactured homes

Where: About 6 percent of units, in rural counties and the Rio Grande Valley.

Mounting: Thin panels; mounts must hit framing.

Plaster in older homes

Where: Historic neighborhoods in Galveston, San Antonio, Houston Heights and Austin.

Mounting: Pre-drill slowly; lag into studs.

Metal-stud apartment walls

Where: Apartment communities in major metros.

Mounting: Use snap toggles or added blocking.

Tips before you mount

Stud walls: studs are usually 16" on center. Lag the mount into at least two studs with 5/16" lag bolts, typically about 2.5" to 3" long; a full-motion arm puts far more leverage on the wall than a flat mount, so it should never hang on drywall anchors alone.
Brick, block or concrete: use 1/4" concrete screws or 3/8" sleeve or wedge anchors with a hammer drill and masonry bit, drilling into solid brick or block face shells rather than mortar joints where possible.
Metal studs (common in apartments and condos): use toggle-style anchors such as snap toggles rated for the TV and mount weight, or have the installer add wood blocking behind the drywall.
Over a fireplace: check the TV maker's heat limits, since heat rising from a firebox can exceed what electronics tolerate; anchor into solid masonry or framing rather than the surface finish.
Hiding wires: the National Electrical Code (NEC 400.12) does not allow a regular TV power cord to run inside the wall. Use an in-wall rated recessed power kit, and choose low-voltage cables rated CL2 or CL3 for in-wall HDMI and speaker runs.
Patios and outdoor kitchens: Texas heat and sun are intense, and Gulf Coast humidity and salt air add corrosion. Use an outdoor-rated TV rated for the exposure, shade it and use stainless-steel hardware.
Condos and apartments: ask the association or landlord whether drilling into walls needs approval, and get the installer's certificate of insurance (COI) naming the association before work day.
Before work starts, tell the installer the wall type (studs, plaster, masonry or concrete), the TV size and weight and the mount type. These change the anchors, labor time and price.

Sources: Census Reporter, ACS 2024 1-year: Texas (B25035, B25034, B25024) · Stone World: Referencing local history in Texas limestone · Neuhaus: What Hill Country stone can tell you about a home's condition. General guidance only — your installer will confirm the right method for your wall.

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