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Singular Texas

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Texas

  1. A state of the United States of America. Capital: Austin.

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Wed Mar 10 20:30:16 2010

Texas ( /ˈtɛksəs/ (help·info)) is the second-largest U.S. state in both area and population, and the largest state in the contiguous United States. The name, meaning "friends" or "allies" in Caddo, was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in East Texas. Located in the South Central United States, Texas is bordered by Mexico to the south, New Mexico to the west, Oklahoma to the north, Arkansas to the northeast, and Louisiana to the east. Texas has an area of 268,820 square miles (696,200 km), and a growing population of 24.7 million residents.

Houston is the largest city in Texas and the fourth-largest in the United States, while Dallas–Fort Worth and Houston are the fourth- and sixth-largest United States metropolitan areas, respectively. Other major cities include San Antonio, El Paso, and Austin—the state capital. Texas is nicknamed the Lone Star State to signify Texas as an independent republic and as a reminder of the state's struggle for independence from Mexico. The "Lone Star" can be found on the Texas State Flag and on the Texas State Seal today.

Due to its size and geologic features such as the Balcones Fault, Texas contains diverse landscapes that resemble both the American South and the Southwest. Although Texas is popularly associated with the Southwestern deserts, less than 10% of the land area is desert. Most of the population centers are located in areas of former prairies, grasslands, forests, and the coastline. Traveling from east to west, one can observe terrain that ranges from coastal swamps and piney woods, to rolling plains and rugged hills, and finally the desert and mountains of the Big Bend. Due to its long history as a center of the American cattle industry, Texas is associated with the image of the cowboy.

The term "six flags over Texas" came from the several nations that had rule over the territory. Spain was the first European country to claim the area of Texas. France held a short-lived colony in Texas. Mexico controlled the territory until 1836 when Texas won its independence, becoming an independent Republic. In 1845 it joined the United States as the 28th state. The state's annexation set off a chain of events that caused the Mexican–American War in 1846. Texas declared its secession from the United States in early 1861, joining the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War. After the war and its restoration to the Union, Texas entered a long period of economic stagnation.

In the early 1900s, oil discoveries initiated an economic boom in the state. Texas has since economically diversified. Today it has more Fortune 500 companies than any other U.S. state. With a growing base of industry, the state is a leader in many, including agriculture, petrochemicals, energy, computers and electronics, aerospace, and biomedical sciences. It leads the nation in export revenue since 2002 and has the second-highest gross state product.

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Thu Mar 4 03:39:05 2010

What is following is correct from the Texas Constitution of 1876 ?
Q. The Governor of Texas is empowered by the Texas Constitution of 1876 to appoint: a. the Texas Attorney General to office. b. the three members of the Texas Railroad Commission to office. c. the Texas Secretary of State to office. d. the Lieutenant Governor of Texas to office.
Asked by keeblenguyen - Sun Nov 2 22:29:32 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The answer is C. All the other offices are elected by the people of Texas. When people from other states voted for George W. Bush, some were impressed that he was governor of Texas. Under our state constitution - the Constitution of 1876 - the Texas governor has nearly no power at all. My dog could be Texas governor and not mess things up. Heck, even Rick Perry could do the job!
Answered by LovesTheConstitution - Sun Nov 2 22:36:32 2008

What will Texas fans do if Oklahoma loses to Missouri and they put USC in the BCS championship?
Q. USC blowing out UCLA could possibly put them ahead of Texas, just saying. UCLA would have won their conference and Texas would not have. I don't think Oklahoma will fall to Missouri but I didn't think Pitt would beat West Virginia last year either.
Asked by JMF - Mon Dec 1 17:21:02 2008 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. we would protest, and ask the President of the University of Texas to put us in the SEC. edit usc would NOT jump Texas. The BCS point gap between Texas and USC is too great. Pundits are now wondering if the gap is too great between Texas and Florida.
Answered by Matt H - Mon Dec 1 17:38:36 2008

Where can I find the Texas state approved Social Studies program and a list of all available elementary ones?
Q. I'm looking for the publisher of the program Texas prefers and also a list of all publishers of social studies programs available in the state. I don't know where to start!
Asked by Meira - Fri Jun 1 12:15:01 2007 - - 0 Answers - 0 Comments

A. hello meirA, please join my new question by writing you r name to get rid of yahoo answers wiseman :)
Answered by nicolerobin2002 - Fri Jun 1 12:26:00 2007

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  • Humanities-InteractiveHumanities-Interactive
    humanities-interactive.org
    A collection of over 50 online educational exhibits sponsored by the Texas Humanities Resource Center.
  • Doc Moore, StorytellerDoc Moore, Storyteller
    docmoore.com
    Tells Texas stories of ghosts, folklore, and history for schools, workshops, corporate and special events. Includes information about programs and presentations, and available dates.
  • Texas Juggling SocietyTexas Juggling Society
    juggling.place.org
    Devoted to the practice, study, and continued appreciation of any art form dealing with the manipulation of an object or series of objects.
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