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Alaska is so big that you could fit Texas inside it twice. It's the largest state by area at 663,300 square miles — but has fewer people than most major cities.

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Texas

The Lone Star State
Capital
Austin
Population
30,029,572
Area
268,596 mi²
Statehood
Dec 29, 1845
Abbreviation
TX
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State Bird

The Northern Mockingbird became the state bird of Texas in 1927. It's known for mimicking the songs of other birds and animals.

State Flower

The Bluebonnet (Lupinus texensis) was designated the state flower in 1901. These iconic wildflowers carpet Texas fields each spring.

State Tree

The Pecan tree became the state tree of Texas in 1919. Texas is one of the top pecan-producing states in the country.

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State Song

"Texas, Our Texas" was adopted as the state song in 1929. The lyrics were written by Gladys Yoakum Wright and William J. Marsh.

Fun Fact

Texas is the only state to have the flags of 6 different nations fly over it: Spain, France, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, the Confederate States, and the United States.

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Nashville honky-tonks and Smoky Mountain trails.

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Texas

Big skies, bigger BBQ, and the kind of wide-open spaces that remind you what freedom feels like.

Best Time
Mar — May
Budget
$$
Region
South Central

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The Alamo

San Antonio's most iconic landmark and the cradle of Texas independence.

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Big Bend National Park

Remote desert wilderness where the Rio Grande carves through dramatic canyons.

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San Antonio River Walk

Miles of restaurants, shops, and nightlife along the winding San Antonio River.

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