- Texas is the 2nd largest state in the U.S. by size and the 2nd most populous.
- The capital of Texas is Austin.
- Six nations have held Texas: France, Spain, America, Mexico, Texas, and the Confederacy.
- Texas has six of America’s top 20 largest cities: San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, and El Paso.
- Texas is nicknamed “The Lone Star State” because of its struggle for independence.
- If Texas were still its own country, it would be the 40th largest country in the world.
- Texas has 10 climatic regions, 14 soil regions, and 11 ecological regions.
- Nearly 600 kinds of birds, 200 kinds of reptiles and amphibians, and over 60 kinds of mammals are native to Texas.
- Major industries in Texas include cattle ranching, oil, energy, petrochemicals, computers, and aerospace.
- Texas has 57 Fortune 500 companies and the 2nd largest gross state product in the U.S., behind only California.
- Culturally, Texas blends southern, western, and Mexican styles, seen in its food and music.
- Iconic Texas institutions include Texas A&M and the University of Texas.
- Major professional sports teams in Texas include the Dallas Cowboys, Houston Astros, Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks, and Dallas Stars.
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