We are about 70 miles north of Austin on blackland prairie soil, and have had good luck with Porter (not a BIG tomato, but tasty) and Romas. Romas are meaty and meant for sauce, but are also good tasting in salsa. Generally speaking, the really big beefsteak tomatoes don't do as well for us. Have you contacted your county extension agent for a list of tomatoes that do well in your area? Our agent is a great resource, and very happy to help.

I agree with marlin. I would check out your local extention service or a respected nursery in your area. Texas is a big state. What grows well in Houston may not grow at all in El Paso and what grows well in Brownsville may not do to well in the panhandle. I'm in San Antonio and when I make salsa my home grown choice would be cherry tomatoes. I grow a variety called "Large Red Cherry". Good Luck!

It sounds like that with the circumstances you have described and with proper care, you could grow just about any tomato that strikes your fancy. Those already mentioned are easy and dependable as a general rule, but if you want to try some bigger tomatoes or slicers etc, just peruse the catalogs or online catalogs and pick out what sounds good to you. You can probably find a pretty good selection on the racks at the box stores and nurseries and the same when the plants come in to be sold. Most of the varieties of plants you will find for sale locally will grow pretty well locally with good soil, season, adequate water and care. Try a few new ones each season and find the ones that you like best.
Bill P.

Thanks to all, I appreciate your responses.