ABOUT TEXAS
State Founding Rank:
28th State of the Union (1845)
Nickname(s):
“Lone Star State”
State Capital:
Austin
Governor:
Greg Abbott (R)
Lt. Governor:
Dan Patrick (R)
U.S. Senator (1):
John Cornyn (R)
U.S. Senator (2):
Ted Cruz (R)
Largest City (by population):
Houston
Total Population:
29,183,290
# of Counties:
254
FUN FACT #1
Dr. Pepper® was invented in Texas in 1885
FUN FACT #2
Bugs Bunny catchphrase “What’s Up, Doc?” originated in Dallas, Texas
FUN FACT #3
King Ranch, located in Kingsville, Texas, is larger than the state of Rhode Island.