Proper nounSingular Texas Plural - Texas
Derived termsFrom Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. Texas ( /ˈtɛksəs/ (help·info)) is the second-largest U.S. state in both area and population, and the largest state in the contiguous United States. The name had wide usage among native Americans, meaning "friends" or "allies". Located in the South Central United States, Texas is bordered by Mexico to the south, New Mexico to the west, Oklahoma to the north, Arkansas to the northeast, and Louisiana to the east. Texas has an area of 268,820 square miles (696,200 km), and a growing population of 24.6 million residents. Houston is the largest city in Texas and the fourth-largest in the United States, while Dallas–Fort Worth and Houston are the 4th and 6th largest United States metropolitan areas. Other major cities include San Antonio, El Paso, and Austin—the state capital. Texas is nicknamed the Lone Star State to signify Texas as an independent republic and as a reminder of the state's struggle for independence from Mexico. The "Lone Star" can be found on the Texas State Flag and on the Texas State Seal today. Due to its size and geologic features such as the Balcones Fault, Texas contains diverse landscapes that resemble both the American Southeast and the Southwest. Although Texas is popularly associated with the Southwestern deserts, less than 10% of the land area is desert. Most of the population centers are located in areas of former prairies, grasslands, forests, and the coastline. Traveling from east to west, one can observe terrain that ranges from coastal swamps and piney woods, to rolling plains and rugged hills, and finally the desert and mountains of the Big Bend. Due to its long history as a center of the American cattle industry, Texas is associated with the image of the cowboy. The term "six flags over Texas" came from the several nations that had rule over the territory. Spain was the first European country to claim the area of Texas. France held a short-lived colony in Texas. Mexico controlled the territory until 1836 when Texas won its independence, becoming an independent Republic. In 1845 it joined the United States as the 28th state. The state's annexation set off a chain of events that caused the Mexican–American War in 1846. Texas declared its secession from the United States in early 1861, joining the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War. After the war and its restoration to the Union, Texas entered a long period of economic stagnation. In the early 1900s, oil discoveries initiated an economic boom in the state. Texas has since economically diversified. Today it has more Fortune 500 companies than any other U.S. state. With a growing base of industry, the state is a leader in many, including agriculture, petrochemicals, energy, computers and electronics, aerospace, and biomedical sciences. It leads the nation in export revenue and has the second-highest gross state product. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License Is Texas auto registration just the stickers in the window or also a registration paper? Q. We've moved from Texas to Oklahoma, and lost the registration to our truck.(2005 ford F150) They won't register it here without the registration, and Texas won't print a duplicate because it's expired, (about 18 months ago). We can't renew it in Texas, because we have to do it in person, and that's not an option. What the HECK are we supposed to do? Is the window registration sticker the same as having the registration on paper? Also, we don't have the title because it's a lien. Texas doesn't release the title until the lien is paid. Asked by jezuzgirl - Tue Jul 15 16:59:42 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. You don't have a whole lot of choices. Option 1. Park it until it's paid for, and you have the title, then get it transferred to Oklahoma and registered. Option 2. Go to the closest court house in Texas and pay for your past due registration, bringing it up to date. No, the sticker is not the same as the paper registration card. Added: Also don't drive it with expired registration, or you are likely to get it impounded, adding to your costs and problems. Answered by oklatom - Tue Jul 15 17:06:12 2008 Can a minor fly from Texas to California with just a student ID? Q. My sister, who is fifteen, needs to fly from Texas to California immediately. This is the thing, she recently obtained her residency and is still awaiting for the green card and social security card on the mail. Can she fly with her student ID since she is a minor? Will any type of residency id proof be needed? (although she has no way to proof her residency has been approved since it hasn't arrived yet). Can she just fly with her student ID? Asked by YESI - Wed Dec 31 01:21:57 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments A. Yes, according to Continental Airlines website, children ages 15-17 traveling alone need one of the following: Driver's License, Passport, Credit card, School ID, Company ID, Library card, Birth Certificate, Social Security card, Organization ID (such as athletic club, etc.), Proof of auto insurance in passenger's name. I'd suggest checking with your particular airline to be sure. Answered by Pattycake - Thu Jan 1 17:39:24 2009 How do you prepare and cook a real Texas brisket?
Q. Im thinking of moving to Texas and will need to know that. What else will I need to know to live in Texas? Asked by mary r - Mon May 21 00:05:17 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. Smoked BBQ Brisket Recipe 1/2 cup ancho chili powder 2 tablespoons paprika 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon dry mustard 1 tablespoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons cayenne 1 trimmed brisket with a layer of fat at least 1/4-inch thick, about 5 to 6 pounds Dark Beer Mop, recipe follows Mix together the spices in a small bowl. Rub the entire brisket with the spice mixture, place on a baking sheet, cover and let stand in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to 6 hours. Prepare the smoker according to manufacturer's directions. Place the brisket in the smoker, fat side up and smoke for 4 to 5 hours or until extremely tender. Baste with the mop every 30 minutes. Dark Beer Mop: 1 large red onion 4 cloves garlic 2 serrano… [cont.] Answered by Marci K - Mon May 21 00:15:29 2007 From Yahoo Answer Search: "texas"  news.google.com MLB.com By doing so, Texas would receive a supplemental first-round draft pick in the 2010 First-Year Player Draft if either player signs with another team this ... Texas Rangers offer arbitration to Marlon Byrd, Ivan Rodriguez Dallas Morning News Rangers offer Byrd, Pudge salary arbitration USA Today all 21 news articles » news.google.com KOSA Dallas, Texas - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today filed a brief with the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit defending the constitutionality of ... Yet Again, AG Abbott Defends the Constitutionality of the Texas Pledge Dallas Observer all 4 news articles » news.google.com KVUE They spent the night stranded in their car. It's good advice for motorists elsewhere as the winter storm that hit far West Texas sweeps across the state. Snow possible in Texas on Tuesday Houston Chronicle Texas Tech hunts for space in Downtown El Paso Inc Snowfall delays El Paso school day Times of the Internet KFOXtv.com - Austin American-Statesman - El Paso Times all 63 news articles » From Google News Search: "texas"  photohouston.com 198px x 166px | 15.10kB [source page] san jacinto monument > 14 Jun 2006 16 51 10k texas barbeque T 000 > 14 Jun 2006 16 51 19k texas bluebonnet G1 > 14 Jun 2006 16 52 15k texas dance hall O2 > 14 Jun 2006 16 52 9k  buf.fr 576px x 720px | 157.60kB [source page] Texas 0 jpg 28 Dec 2005 16 02 46k Texas 3 jpg 29 Dec 2005 19 20 149k Texas 2 jpg 29 Dec 2005 19 20 158k Texas 5 jpg 29 Dec 2005 19 21 161k  billiardwarehouse.com 2287px x 700px | 123.40kB [source page] Texas Logo Floor Lamp $269 each From Yahoo Image Search: "texas"  fordhamlawandculture.org admin Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:13:14 GM experts hired by the Innocence Project and The . Texas. Forensic Science Commission determined that the original finding of arson was flawed. It was that very finding which enabled prosecutors to win a death sentence against Willingham. ...  cynthialeitichsmith.blogspot.com Cynthia Leitich Smith Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:35:00 GM Cynsations officially welcomes The . Texas. Sweethearts: Three Authors Who Write for Kids and Teens to the kidlitosphere! Peek: "We're from the awesome state of . Texas. Austin to be exact. (For you non-Texans, that's the nice, shiny star in ...  modelmotivations.com admin Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:37:42 GM The issue of the growing number of Americans without health insurance is a thorny one. With this in view, . Texas. Health Insurance companies are offering. From Google Blog Search: "texas" |
