there must be 500 posts on here related to your exact question.

just search around and start reading!

(I'm assuming you're going for the pop-in replacements? vinyl is usually what's used. if you check with a local contractor who does windows, he may have a source for a window company that makes their own on site. much cheaper than going through HD or the others you listed. and yes, I've used them (a local window company)

I tried that. What I found was not specific to central Texas, and the posts were old. But thank you for responding.

Thanks Laura...I really appreciate it.

What part of Texas? Don Young makes a decent product in Texas.

Austin

We’re in Houston and went through what you hust did. 2-hour sales pitches from numerous companies and were then quoted +60k for 22 windows. Then contacted window world and replaced all windows for less than 10k. They are vinyl, come in different colors and look ok. Hopefully they’ll hold up.

Wow!! That's crazy! I have a small house only with 8 windows and a slider, and the quote was almost 14k without install! I would not even be able to start on my kitchen if I spent that on windows. I am currently considering going Pella fiberglass for a couple of them, simply because I like those particulars, then vinyls on the rest. It's insane how much windows cost....just because they can! IMO