Texas Geography

The physical geography of Texas is diverse and features a variety of landforms, climates, and ecosystems. The state is home to deserts, forests, grasslands, and coastal plains. The climate of Texas varies depending on the region, but the state is generally warm and humid.

The people of Texas have a long and rich history. The state has been inhabited by Native Americans for thousands of years. Spanish explorers arrived in the 16th century, and the area became a part of the Mexican colony of New Spain. Texas gained independence from Mexico in 1836, and became a part of the United States in 1845.

Today, Texas is one of the most populous states in the country. The state is known for its large cities, its oil and gas industry, and its diverse culture.

Geographically located in the South Central region of the country, Texas shares borders with the U.S. states of Louisiana to the east, Arkansas to the northeast, Oklahoma to the north, New Mexico to the west, and the Mexican states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo León, and Tamaulipas to the southwest, while the Gulf of Mexico is to the southeast.

Houston is the most populous city in Texas and the fourth largest in the U.S., while San Antonio is the second-most populous in the state and seventh largest in the U.S. Dallas–Fort Worth and Greater Houston are the fourth and fifth largest metropolitan statistical areas in the country, respectively. Other major cities include Austin, the second-most populous state capital in the U.S., and El Paso.

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 "State of Texas" is the official State Song.

The state has a population of over 28 million people, and is one of the most ethnically and racially diverse states in the country. Texas culture is a blend of southern and western traditions, and the state has a strong economy, thanks to its abundance of natural resources.