No matter where you live in the Lone Star State you don't have to go far to find an astronomy club.
Most groups have programs to help beginners get started.
If not, members are always happy to answer questions. Some advantages to joining a group include access to their observatory site and use of their telescopes, monthly meetings to keep you on top of what's happening, magazine subscription discounts and making connections with experienced amateur astronomers. The list below contains groups who maintain a web page. If I have omitted anyone please let me know. There are a number of groups in the state that can only be contacted via snail-mail or email.