In 1974, the band relocated from the Bay Area to Austin after encouragement from Willie Nelson and Doug Sahm, establishing a Texas-rooted identity that has defined their 50-year presence in the state. Led by Ray Benson, the ever-evolving group—now over 100 members strong across its history—continues its tradition of renewal with the 2025 release Riding High In Texas, their 32nd album and first since Half A Hundred Years (2021).