Texas has a coastline on the Gulf of Mexico to the southeast. Covering 268,596 square miles (695,660 km 2) and with over 31 million residents as of 2024, [1] it is the second-largest U.S. state by both …

3 days ago · Texas is commonly divided into East and West, although the dividing line between the two is ambiguous. Generally, though, East Texas has a wet climate and is characterized by cotton and …

Explore the great State of Texas! From state parks to state fairs, local events to seasonal fishing, discover for yourself what Texas has to offer.

Welcome to the state of Texas. Here you'll find a variety of things to do throughout our 7 regions. Find trip planning resources, hotels and special offers.

Nickname: Texas is called the Lone Star State because of the design of the state flag: a broad vertical blue stripe at left centered by a single white star, and at right, horizontal bars of white (top) and red.

Texas has two NFL teams, the Dallas Cowboys and the Houston Texans; two Major League baseball teams, the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros; three NBA teams: The Houston Rockets, the San …

Texas (/ ˈtɛksəs / ⓘ TEK-səss) [c] is the most populous state in the South Central region of the United States. It borders Louisiana to the east, Arkansas to the northeast, Oklahoma to the north, New …

Texas is the only state to enter the United States by treaty instead of territorial annexation. Texas includes 267,339 square miles, or 7.4% of the nation’s total area.

Texas (/ ˈtɛksəs /, also locally / ˈtɛksɪz / American Spanish: [tejaz] [8]), officially the State of Texas, is a state in the South Central Region of the United States. It is the second largest US state by total area …

Texas was an independent republic for ten years before accepting annexation to the United States, and the flag reflects the pride and go-it-alone spirit that is still part of the Texas way of life.