We don't have them. And without proper care, foundations can shift. Since basements increase the danger of a shifting foundation, there are almost no basements in North Texas. Most folks use their attics, garages, or backyard storage buildings for extra storage space. The big plus is that quoted square footage on a home will really be livable square footage and not include a damp, unfinished basement.
Most homes have garages, usually for two cars.
The garages of some older homes have been converted to extra living space but, unless the owner also built a detached garage, these conversions seldom add value to a home. In many areas of the country, the refrigerator stays with the house. Here the refrigerator goes with the seller. Because public education and local governments depend primarily on property tax income, these rates are higher than in many other states. On the plus side, Texas has no state or local income tax, and the total tax burden is usually lighter than it is in much of the rest of the country.