Richard Sexton wrote:
[...] Here in TX, basements are a rarity.

A jackhammer and a few day laborours changes that.

Well, while technically certainly possible it can become quite expensive
very fast, like if the water table is too high and you would have to build a
tub from waterproof concrete.
Possible? yes
Financially feasible? only if you were planning to build a new house anyway.

jue