Texas Symbols

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State Bird

• Mockingbirds are known for their different songs.

State Dog

• The Blue Lacy was named after the Lacy brothers Frank, George, Ewin, and Harry.

State Dance

• The square dance is a dance with eight dancers total.

State Snack

• Chips and salsa are popular at Mexican food restaurants.

State Pastry

• The sopaipilla is nicknamed the sofa pillow

State Mammal (Large)

• People keep Longhorns for their beef.

State Mammal (Flying)

• The largest colony of the Mexican free-tailed bat is in Bracken Cave.

State Insect

• Spring and summer are breeding times for the Monarch.

State Instrument

• Guitars are used for many kinds of music.

State Song

• The third line in the song used to be Largest, but was changed when Alaska became largest.

State Fruit

• Texas is a major producer of the Red grapefruit.

State Motto

• The state motto of Texas is friendship.