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Texas

STATE HISTORY

Texas became an official state of the United States on December 29, 1845.

Before becoming the 28th U.S. state in 1845, Texas had a history of being part of various empires and then an independent nation. It was initially under Spanish control, then became part of Mexico after Mexico's independence from Spain. Texas declared its independence from Mexico in 1836,

What is Texas's abbreviation? TX

Quick facts

State Capital: Austin.

Governor:Gregory Wayne Abbott.

Population: 31.29 million (2024)

Major Cities:Houston,San Antonio and Dallas.

Key Industries:energy (oil and natural gas), technology, manufacturing, aerospace, and agriculture

Northern Mockingbird

The Bluebonnet

Texas flag

Pecan Tree

Total Size of State: 268,597 mi² Number of Counties: 254 counties highest point in Texas: Guadalupe Peak (8,751 feet (2,667 meters) above sea level.)

Lowest Point: Gulf of Mexico shoreline

`popular places to visit

STATE GEOGRAPHY

famous people in Texas

TEXAS SPORTS TEAMS

basketball LONG HORNS

Football DALLAS COWBOYS

Nelson University

NAIA • Softball

baseball Texas Rangers

FUN FACTS ABOUT TEXAS

Texas is bigger than France: Texas's total area is larger than that of France.
Dr Pepper was invented in Waco, Texas: The popular beverage was first concocted in Waco.
The Lone Star State: Texas is known as the Lone Star State because it was once an independent republic. Austin is the live music capital of the world: Austin is renowned for its vibrant music scene.
Texas has seven major regions: The state's geography is diverse, encompassing plains, mountains, and coastal areas.

MY CONNECTIONS WITH TEXAS

I liked learning about Texas because...

i just love the beautiful nature, and the snow storms it was a part of me :)

The most interesting fact that I learned was.

Texas nickname is Lone Star State

Reasons why someone would like to visit Texas

It's beautiful at night and looking for a night out go to Dallas they have good Whataburger