conroe is just outside houston (north), and huntsville is about i dunno 100-120miles north of houston on HWY 45 between Houston and Dallas. Personally I would choose closer to Houston (if your single) as there is more goin on. I live outside Beaumont Texas, and I drive all over to hunt. There is a prison in Port Aruther also. That would be a nice area for the wife/kids. You could live in nederland, port aruther, beaumont, vidor, and still be within driveing distance from teh prison.