If I apply out of Texas should I only apply to reaches?

In preparation for next cycle, I was considering if I should apply out of Texas (I'm a Texas resident) so I asked a few of my medical student friends who were also Texas residents for their advice. They told me I should either apply only to reaches outside of Texas that I would choose to attend over Texas schools or to not apply outside at all. This makes sense to me but I just wanted to know if you guys agree with this advice. 3.7/517, average ecs
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