10 Interesting Facts about Texas

Knowing the facts about Texas will make you wonder and surprise. This state is so big by area and also by population. In United States, Texas is considered as the second largest territory as well as the second most populous state. Now, let’s see the 10 interesting facts about Texas below.

1. Crowded area in Texas

If you intend to visit Texas, don’t be surprised when you see that some cities there are so populous. Some of the crowded areas in Texas may include Dallas, Auction, Houston and also El Paso. If you go to Austin which is the capital city of the state, you may see lots of farm there.

2. F5 Tornado

Texas is one of the states having higher tornado risk. Based on the facts about Texas, it is stated that two biggest natural disasters have hit this place. The first is the hurricane in Galveston occurred in 1900, while the biggest Tornado happened in Waco.

 

3. Capitol building and its rodeo

Rodeo is one of the best qualities to describe the farming area. In Texas, the first rodeo competition was held in the capitol city located in Austin. Even though this building is not as big and tall as the Washington Capitol, people are really proud of it.

 

4. Texas before joining US

Texas is not a free state before it decided to join US.  This state had been owned by some countries. Some of them may include Mexico, France and also Spain. It joined the US in 29th December 1845.

 

5. Lone Star and its terrain

One of the important symbols for Texas people is the Lone Star. It depicts the quality of friendship. Talking about its terrain, Texas spans on the 268,601 square miles. If you compare it with the area in Rhode Island, you need to get 220 Rhode Island to cover Texas area. The residents who live here based on 2010 census are 25 million people.

 

6. American civil war

Based on facts about Texas, this place had been a witness of the American civil war. The war itself took place on Palmetto Ranch located nearby Brownville. Finally it was needed after both leaders agreed to stop the war.

 

7. Industry in Texas

Texas is very production state in US. Wool is one of the biggest industries for there are lots of sheep farming takes place here. Moreover, you may also see that the oil industry is available here too. Thus, this state generates more CO2.

 

8. Texas and Artist

Many artists, public figures as well as actors come from Texas. You may see that the beautiful singer Norah Jones is a Texas resident. The other important figures may include the actress Renee Zellweger, Dennis Quaid, Patrick Swayze and also Lance Armstrong.

 

9. The center of Texas

When you visit Texas and walk around the center of this place, you will see that lots of big buildings are functioned as the headquarters of the wealthy companies. Some of them may include the National Instrument, Dell and Motive.

 

10. Sam Houston

One of the prominent and notorious figures in Texas history is Sam Houston. He contributed much for the freedom of the people in Texas. The war itself occurred between Mexican and American people since Texas belonged to Mexico before it integrated into US. The other important figures may also include Lyndon B. Johnson and also President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

 

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