Salary expectations: how do you answer? - 19 weeks in

I have been out of work for 19 weeks and feel pressure to accept less. I do not usually post, so bear with me. I also do not want to sell myself short. Does giving a range hurt?

Check several sources for pay in Dallas, then pick a range where the low end is one you can live with.

Asking about the range for the role first worked for me. Some recruiters share it.