knighttraider,

do you know anyone in Dallas??? any friends or friend's friends?? if you know someone and get to stay with him for the first two weeks to a month, you'll find plenty of people looking for roomates and jobs hiring. You might not get it right away, but will eventually get everything settled. Be prepared to get a driver's license and a card when you come to Dallas, if you do not have it now.

Good Luck.