
Bravo has a history of creating shows based on popular scripted television. The original Real Housewives series, for example, was inspired by the success of Desperate Housewives. When announcing the show in 2006, producer Lauren Zalaznick noted that audiences have always been fascinated by fictionalized portrayals of affluent lifestyles, citing shows like Peyton Place and Desperate Housewives. Real Housewives aimed to capture that same appeal, but with a focus on the real-life drama of its subjects. This new series will follow a similar formula, focusing on the lives of women in Texas.