Our rut peaks November 15th this year. I say our rut because I'm right under you in Carrollton. It should be starting within the next week or so. But with the weather as warm as it has been... Anywho GON pinpoints the 15th so that's what I'm sticking with. I have the whole Saturday 17th set aside for hunting. I'm not sure off the top of my head about Houston Co. I'll check tonight and let you know tomorrow.