Texas Love

Nickname: The Lone Star State

Founded: 1836 (Republic of Texas)

Population: 30+ million (2nd most populous US state)

Capital: Austin

Largest Cities: Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, Fort Worth

State Motto: Friendship

State Symbol: Lone Star, Longhorn Cattle, Bluebonnet (state flower)

Food: BBQ, Tex-Mex, Brisket, Tacos, Queso, Chicken Fried Steak, Pecan Pie, Kolaches

Sports Teams: Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans, San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Texas Rangers, Houston Astros

Famous Landmarks: The Alamo, State Capitol, Big Bend National Park, Space Center Houston, River Walk, Guadalupe Mountains