Texas has a diverse geography and economy. It borders New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana, and contains deserts as well as other landscapes. Texas has a proud history and was admitted as the 28th US state in 1845. The state's economy relies heavily on fossil fuels and other natural resources. With over 26 million residents, Texas has a strong culture of pride in its history and people. The state capital is Austin, and major cities include Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, and Fort Worth.

1. THE GREAT TEXAS!!!
By: Ariana Schoenwald

2. INTRODUCTION
 Texas is in the southern/central area of the USA
 Texas’ geography is behind me. It shows all the different places in
Texas.
 Texas’ bordering states are New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and
Louisiana.
 Since Texas is in the south, it’s natural that it’s basically a desert.
But as you can see, not all of Texas is a desert!

3. STATE HISTORY
 I couldn't find any information on how Texas became a state,
sadly.
 Enchantedlearning.com
 Texas was the 28th state in the USA; it was admitted on December
29th, 1845

4. ECONOMY/MAIN &
INDUSTRY/RESOURCES
 NATURAL RESOURCES
 Fossil Fuels
 Construction Industry Raw Materials
 Precious Metals and Stones
 Other Geological Resources
 Animal Byproducts
(Couldn’t find anything else that made sense )

5. PEOPLE & CULTURE
People
Texans are very proud of the history of their state and being
Texans in general. Texans, (Like many other people ;-)) Are very
friendly.
Population
26,448,193 (as of 2013) [Texas is the second most populous state in
the USA, after California; New York is the third most populous.]

6. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS
STATE GOVERNMENT
Texas State Governor
Rick Perry
Texas Senators
Cornyn, John
Cruz, Ted
(Couldn’t figure out who else )

7. FAST FACTS/FACTS AT A
GLANCE
 Capitol – Austin
 Nickname – The Lone Star State
 State Tree – Pecan
 State Flower – Bluebonnet
 State Bird – Mockingbird
 State mammals – Texas Longhorn, Armadillo, Free-tailed Bat

8. TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
Cities to visit in Texas
 Houston
 San Antonia
 Austin
 Dallas
 Fort Worth
 El Paso

9. DID YOU KNOW?
 State Abbreviation – TX
 State Capitol – Austin
 Largest City – Houston
 Area – 268,601 square miles [Texas is the second biggest state in
the USA – only Alaska is bigger]
 Name for residents - Texans