Camping In Texas Things To See And Do While You Are There

Here are some interesting facts about Texas

Statehood:  December 29, 1845.

Capitol:  Austin.

Name Origin:  Based on a word used by Caddo Indians meaning "friends".

Nickname:  Lone Star State.

Land Area:  261,914 sq. mi.; 2nd largest state in the US.

Largest Cities: Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, El Paso, Austin.

Bordering States:  Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma.

State Bird:  Mockingbird.

State Flower:  Bluebonnet.

State Tree:  Pecan.

State Slogan:  It's Like a Whole Other Country.
(State slogans change frequently and some states have more than 1, so we will do the best we can in figuring out which one to use).