Texas
The Lone Star State
Capital
Austin
Population
30,029,572
Area
268,596 mi²
Statehood
Dec 29, 1845
Abbreviation
TX
Did You Know?
Texas is the only state to have the flags of 6 different nations fly over it: Spain, France, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, the Confederate States, and the United States.
State Bird
The Northern Mockingbird became the state bird of Texas in 1927. It's known for mimicking the songs of other birds and animals.
State Flower
The Bluebonnet (Lupinus texensis) was designated the state flower in 1901. These iconic wildflowers carpet Texas fields each spring.
State Tree
The Pecan tree became the state tree of Texas in 1919. Texas is one of the top pecan-producing states in the country.
State Song
"Texas, Our Texas" was adopted as the state song in 1929. The lyrics were written by Gladys Yoakum Wright and William J. Marsh.
The Alamo
Big Bend National Park
San Antonio River Walk
