The state of Texas is the second largest and second richest state in the United States. Known as the “Lone Star State”, Texas is one of the best places to live, work, and travel in the country because of its stunning natural features, very strong and very competitive economy, highly-profitable industries, remarkable education system, colorful cu[...]

Texas cuisine is a melting pot in itself, with 28 primary ethnic groups contributing various ingredients and food preparation skills from the groups' native homelands. Since the late 19th century, Texas has been known for its chuck wagon cooking, which is[...]

Texas Lottery is a gambling outfit run by the Texas state government. It offers games such as Mega Millions, Lotto Texas, Texas Two-Step, Pick 3, and Cash 5.

Texas Lottery was established in July 1991 when legislation was enacted to create a state l[...]

Texas has a proud history that revolves around its large, rich lands; strong and stubborn resistance from invaders; its own downfall and rise; and its strong and competitive economy.

In 10,000 B.C., the western portion of what is now Texas was inhab[...]

Texas is a very rich state. It has the second highest Gross State Product in the U.S. after California with $1.09 trillion. As of 2005, the Gross State Product per capita was $42,975. Texas owes its very strong and competitive economy to its several indus[...]

The real estate of the state of Texas features not only livable geographical sites, regions, and major cities, but also lands for businesses in the highly competitive and successful Texas industry.

Texas is a large state. Occupying seven percent of [...]

Texas is famous for its love for several types of sports, such as American football, basketball, baseball, and soccer. The main Texas sports teams are based in universities, colleges, and major Texas cities, such as Dallas, San Antonio, and Houston.

A state park is a land area within a state - accounted for its natural beauty, historical significance, or recreational features - and preserved and administered by the government of the state. State parks are similar to national parks, but they are gener[...]

The Texas Convention in 1876 stated that the educational systems of the state of Texas must be improved, especially in college education. Therefore, the convention established the University of Texas Systems.

The University of Texas System provides [...]

The warm climate of Texas provide several kinds of wildflowers to thrive abundantly in almost all its regions – Gulf Coast Plains, Great Plains, Interior Lowlands, and the Basin and Range Province.

About 5,000 different species of wildflowers[...]