Texas is a state situated in the southern United States.

Austin is the capital of Texas

This is the flag of Texas

This is the shield of Texas

Texas is divided into 254 counties

One of the most major cities are:

Houston

Dallas

San Antonio

In Houston there is an airport in honour of the former president from the USA: George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

There are three groups indigenous people living in Texas.

The barbecue and chili con carne are typical dishes

One of the universities of Texas is the Austin College

Many singers are born in Texas

Beyoncé Hilary DuffNick Jonas

Many actors were born in Texas

Eva Longoria Renée Zellweger

Jennifer Love Hewitt

Other celebrities

George Bush Steve Martin

Lance Armstrong

The Dallas Cowboys are a professional football team

The Texas Chainsaw massacre is one of many horror films shot in Texas