Fellow Texan here. I would choose Longview. It really isn't that far from Dallas if you need to get to the big city, and as long as you plug in to the community there, I am sure that you will get along great. Plus, it's not like you have to live the rest of your life there, is it?

Removing the job hunt from the equation is a huge PLUS. That takes off a ton of stress from the move because you are already familiar with the company and have a source of income when you get there. It seems like an easy choice to me

I’m from Canada,  so the only thing I think of is the heat.  I’d move someone cooler...

But if I had to stay in the state...  look for somewhere that’ll make you comfortable;   No point in being unhappy

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Roswell, New Mexico?  :-)
I'd probably be thinking more of Longview.  El Paso isn't that great of a choice, in my opinion.

Explore more job opportunities in El Paso and if no go than apply for a transfer to Longview until you can find work in El Paso.

Can you search online for some job opportunities? If happy with your current company, the security of the Longview option seems like it woul dbe better.

Tough questions.  Can't you bend knees remotely by web interface?

If you're on short time and hate it seems like the sure thing that's higher pay is nice.

I think one of the keys to life is disposable income.  When it's present so much shit is nicer and stress is much further down.  I'd rather live well in a less desirable spot than live poorly in an expensive city.

The tag 'blame' makes me reluctant to add an opinion here...
In the end it comes down to your gut feeling. But the suggestions most offered already in the comments seem legit...