Yes, this is a great place for researching stuff, often getting many replies to a thread or post.
Rich history in that Republic of Texas...!
Do you metal detect...?
Tell us a bit about what you are interested in researching.
Not asking for any secrets or inside information. Are you interested in metal detecting? Prospecting? Lost mines and buried treasures? Missing outlaw loot?
The treasure hunting field is as big as, well, Texas. What do you want to research?