These recommendations are specific to Texas and may or may not apply to your area.
Here are some plants for you to consider :
Burford holly (Ilex cornuta 'Burfordii'); Compact xylosma (Xylosma congestum); Silverberry (Elaeegnus pungens); Heavenly bamboo (Nandina domestica); Glossy abelia (Abelia grandiflora); and Primrose jasmine (Jasminum mesnyi).