Texas
Texas
Also known as: The State of Texas, The Lone Star State, The Beef State, Jumbo State, The Friendly State The Bluebonnet State, The Blizzard State".
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Texas is a large state in the southern United States characterized by diverse landscapes including plains, deserts, forests, rolling hills, and a long coastline along the Gulf of Mexico.
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Texas (/ˈtɛksəs/ ⓘ TEK-səss) is the most populous state in the South of the United States. It borders Louisiana to the east, Arkansas to the northeast, Oklahoma to the north, New Mexico to the west, and an international border with the Mexican states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo León, and Tamaulipas to the south and southwest, that forms a natural boundary delineated by the Rio Grande. Texas has a coastline on the Gulf of Mexico to the southeast. Covering 268,596 square miles (695,660 km2) and with over 31 million residents as of 2024, it is the second-largest U.S. state by area and population. Texas is nicknamed the "Lone Star State" for the single star on its flag, symbolic of its former status as an independent country, the Republic of Texas.
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US-TX
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🇺🇸 "Texas, Our Texas"
• Lyrics written by Gladys Yoakum Wright in 1924
• Music composed by William J. Marsh
• Adopted as Texas’s state song in 1929
• Music composed by William J. Marsh
• Adopted as Texas’s state song in 1929
🇺🇸 "The Star-Spangled Banner"
• Lyrics written by Francis Scott Key in 1814
• Music adapted from the British song "To Anacreon in Heaven" by John Stafford Smith
• Officially adopted as the national anthem of the United States in 1931
• Music adapted from the British song "To Anacreon in Heaven" by John Stafford Smith
• Officially adopted as the national anthem of the United States in 1931
Texas – The Lone Star State ⭐🤠
📍 Basic Overview
Official Name: State of Texas
Nickname: The Lone Star State
Capital: Austin
Largest City: Houston
Admission to the Union: December 29, 1845 (28th state)
Population (2024 est.): ~30 million
Total Area: 268,596 sq mi (2nd largest state)
Texas is known for its independent spirit, vast size, energy production, and diverse landscapes.
🗺️ Geography & Natural Features 🌵🏜️🌊
Borders:
- Oklahoma
- Arkansas
- Louisiana
- New Mexico
- Mexico
- Gulf of Mexico
Major Regions:
- Gulf Coastal Plains
- Hill Country
- Piney Woods
- Great Plains
- Chihuahuan Desert
Highest Point:
- Guadalupe Peak (8,751 ft)
Major Rivers:
- Rio Grande
- Brazos River
- Colorado River (Texas)
- Red River
📜 History
🏹 Indigenous Peoples
- Comanche
- Apache
- Caddo
🇲🇽 Republic of Texas
Texas was an independent nation (1836–1845).
⚔ Battle for Independence
- The Alamo
🏛 Government
Executive: Governor
Legislative: Texas Legislature
Judicial: Texas Supreme Court
🏙 Major Cities 🌆
- Houston
- San Antonio
- Dallas
- Austin
- Fort Worth
💼 Economy 💰
Texas has one of the largest economies in the world.
Major industries:
- Oil & gas
- Technology
- Agriculture (cattle, cotton)
- Aerospace
- Trade & shipping
🎓 Education 🎓
Major universities:
- University of Texas at Austin
- Texas A&M University
- Rice University
🦅 Official State Symbols
🌸 State Flower
Bluebonnet
🐦 State Bird
Northern Mockingbird
🌳 State Tree
Pecan
🦔 State Small Mammal
Nine-banded Armadillo
🐎 State Horse
American Quarter Horse
🏛 State Motto
“Friendship”
🏞 National Parks & NPS Units (ALL)
🏜 Big Bend National Park
🏞 Guadalupe Mountains National Park
🏖 Padre Island National Seashore
🚀 San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
🏛 Waco Mammoth National Monument
🐎 Amistad National Recreation Area
🌲 National Forests (ALL)
Texas has four national forests:
🌲 Sam Houston National Forest
🌲 Davy Crockett National Forest
🌲 Angelina National Forest
🌲 Sabine National Forest
🏔 Wilderness Areas
- Guadalupe Mountains Wilderness
- Big Bend Wilderness
- Turkey Hill Wilderness (Sam Houston NF)
🦅 National Wildlife Refuges
Texas has 30+ wildlife refuges.
Major examples:
- Aransas National Wildlife Refuge
- Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge
- Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge
🏕 Major Texas State Parks
Texas has 80+ state parks.
Major examples:
- Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
- Palo Duro Canyon State Park
- Garner State Park
- Caddo Lake State Park
📊 Texas Public Lands Summary
- 2 National Parks
- National Seashore
- National Historical Park
- National Monument
- National Recreation Area
- 4 National Forests
- Wilderness Areas
- 30+ Wildlife Refuges
- 80+ State Parks
Texas blends size, strength, heritage, and natural diversity.
🎶 Culture & Traditions 🎸
- Western & cowboy culture
- Country music
- Barbecue & Tex-Mex cuisine
- Rodeos & state fairs
🏈 Sports ⚾🏀🏒
Texas is a major sports powerhouse.
🏈 Dallas Cowboys
🏈 Houston Texans
⚾ Texas Rangers
🏀 San Antonio Spurs
🏀 Dallas Mavericks
🏒 Dallas Stars
College football is extremely popular:
🏈 Texas Longhorns football
🎬 Movies Filmed in Texas 🎥
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
- No Country for Old Men
- Friday Night Lights
⭐ Famous People from Texas
- George W. Bush
- Beyoncé
- Nolan Ryan
✝ Faith & Reflection
Texas reflects independence and loyalty.
“Friendship.”
“Be strong and courageous.” — Joshua 1:9
From desert mountains to Gulf beaches, Texas stands for bold spirit and enduring strength.
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