I've been in the BDSM lifestyle as a Dom for about 11 years. The safest way to meet a safe and real partner is to be introduced by someone else in the lifestyle or to meet them in person at a local event. Most places have BDSM community groups, munches where people meet at a local restaurant dressed in "normal" clothing. If you're not familiar with them, they're lunch or dinner with BDSM folks where the discussion at the table varies from cookie recipes to the latest BDSM suspension gear. They're run by a Dom, Domme or couple who sometimes use them as hunting grounds but generally are well known and trustworthy. Frequently, someone has an after munch play party where the participants demonstrate their specialty or simply have a BDSM scene in front of the others. It's a good way to see who behaves safely, talk to others about who might be a match and to get advice on who to avoid. Try this link to find some of the organizatons in Texas. http://www.darkheart.com/usalist.html#Texas. Oh, never allow bondage on your first meeting, no matter what. If things work out, you can always do that next time.