Many stores are closed, including many WalMarts.
Texans are not used to planning ahead. It's the second land of plenty behind Cali - problem is that it's growing so fast the slightest hitch brings pain.
Anon keeps a well-stocked kitchen. No problem here. But yes, there were many left quite surprised. The roads are still snow packed and icy. Zero infrastructure to handle icy/snowy weather because it happens so rarely.