Austin Critters #1

We're kinda new to Austin. So we're not quite used to all the critters yet. This is one we have in a neighbors yard. The thing is HUGE. Not quite the largest spider I've ever seen but it is about 3" in size from hind legs to tip of front legs. I did a quick LiveSearch and think it's a Yellow Argiope Spider (Argiope aurantia).

Kinda freaky...but kinda cool.