Hi Dottybean,
Here are a few options near spring, Tx that may help you …
NOTE: there is an updated and more complete list for the Houston region in post #2 here.
http://www.angelbeds.com/ Stafford. Produce memory foam mattresses based on similar layering to Tempurpedic using similar 4, 5, and 7 lb density memory foam certified by CertiPur. Mostly sold online but has two Houston showrooms where they also carry some mattresses made by major manufacturers. Also carry latex mattresses sold through their sister site Tranquility Mattress. More than some independent manufacturers but certainly better value than most major brands. NOTE: they are now out of business
http://www.antiquemattress.com/index.htm Houston, Galveston. A mom and pop factory direct manufacturer that mainly makes custom size mattresses but will make standard sizes as well. In their own words … “we don’t make cheap mattresses” as they use higher quality materials than the major manufacturers. They mostly make pocket coil mattresses but can make you pretty much whatever you want. Uses Foamex foam. Doesn’t have an actual “showroom” (mainly a factory and an office) but with an appointment will set up a few mattresses for you to try.
http://www.manta.com/c/mm7czz2/gomez-mattress-co Another mom and pop factory direct manufacturer that supplies retail outlets and factory direct. No website. They speak mostly spanish. They have several “standard” types of mattress on their showroom floor but will custom build as well.
http://www.houstonmattress.com/ Houston. Factory direct manufacturer who builds a range of mattress styles and can custom build as well.
http://www.noahsmfg.com/index.php?page=mattresses-categories Regional wholesale manufacturer who sells to retail outlets. Have a retail store finder on site.
Sleep-Designs Regional manufacturer who is a licensee for Eclipse and Eastman House and their own brand Sleep Designs and Elemental (gel foams sold through select retail outlets). Sells through retail outlets. Their retail outlet finder was broken but may now be fixed.
This should hopefully help you find some good quality and value options in your area.
Phoenix