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Texas

The state of Texas is found in the south central United States. It is bordered to the north by Oklahoma and Arkansas, to the east by Louisiana, to the south by the country of Mexico and to the west by New Mexico. Because of the large size of the state, the climate in Texas varies greatly. The northern and the panhandle often see colder winters than the gulf coast. In the areas near Louisiana it can be very rainy while in western Texas the climate is dry. Average temperatures vary dependent on location. Winter temperatures can average as low as 29 degrees Fahrenheit and summer temperatures can average as high as 96 degrees Fahrenheit.

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About Texas

Texas is a place rich in culture and history. There are many monuments and museums to visit where you can learn more about the people of Texas and their ways of life over the years. The Alamo in San Antonio is a site visited by more than 4 million people each year. Here you can learn more about the Texas Revolution and where President General Antonio López de Santa Anna launched an assault on the Alamo Mission. The Riverwalk in San Antonio is another place not to be missed. It is one of the top destinations in the country. Here you will find restaurants, museums, shopping and other great attractions. The entire state of Texas is filled with great things to see and do. For more information on what to do while in Texas you can call 800-8888-TEX to have a free packet sent to your home that includes the Texas State Travel Guide, Texas Accommodations Guide, and Texas Official Travel Map.

Texas became the 28th state admitted to the Union on December 29, 1845. Its state capital is Austin and its largest city is Houston. The state flower of Texas is the Bluebonnet, the state tree is the Pecan, the state bird is the Mockingbird and the state dog breed is the Blue Lacy. Texas is often referred to as The Lone Star State, which represents its struggle to separate from Mexico. The state motto is Friendship.

Some famous Texans:
*Willie Nelson – singer (Abbot)
*Tommy Lee Jones – actor (San Saba)
*Lyndon B. Johnson – 36th President of the United States (Stonewall)
*Dan Rather – television newscaster (Wharton)
*Melinda Gates – wife of Bill Gates (Dallas)
*Anna Nicole Smith – television personality (Houston)
*Stone Cold Steve Austin – wrestler (Victoria)
*Chace Crawford – actor (Lubbock)
*Demi Lovato – singer/actress (Dallas)
*Bonnie and Clyde – outlaws (Ellis County)

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AIKEN, SC - JANUARY 11: Republican presidential candidate Texas Gov. Rick Perry greets supporters January 11, 2012 in Aiken, South Carolina. Voters in South Carolina will head to the polls on January 21, to vote in the primary election.

CANAAN, NH - JANUARY 10: Texas Gov. Rick Perry supporter Dan Fleethan (L) and Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) supporter Philip Salvail wave to voters as they arrive to vote in the 'first in the nation' New Hampshire primary at the Canaan Fire Station January 10, 2012 in Canaan, New Hampshire. With the combination of good weather and a six very competative Republicans on the ballot, New Hampshire is expecting high voter turnout.

SPARTANBURG, SC- JANUARY 8: Republican presidential candidate, Texas Gov. Rick Perry (L) speaks with supporters during a campaign stop at the Beacon Drive-In January 8, 2012 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. After suffering a fifth place finish in the Iowa caucuses, Gov. Perry has returned to the campaign trail in South Carolina with events for the next several days in hopes of keeping his candidacy alive.

WEST DES MOINES, IA - JANUARY 3: Republican presidential candidate, Texas Gov. Rick Perry (C) greets supporters after hearing the results of the Iowa caucus at the Sheraton January 3, 2012 in West Des Moines, Iowa. The Texas Gov. has decided to return to his home state and reassess his candidacy after finishing 5th.

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