20 Fun Texas Facts

We all know everything is better here! We also know that everything is bigger in Texas, just about everyone from Texas is loud and proud to be from Texas. Here are 20 things that have either come from our great state or something our great state has that no other state does.

1. The Texas flag is the only flag that can fly as high as the American flag.

2. The King of Country Music, George Strait.

3. Buc-ee's

4. Whataburger

5. Blue Bell Ice Cream

6. Stevie Ray Vaughn

7. The Dallas Cowboys

8. The Houston Astros

9. The Texas Rangers

10. Chili with no beans.

11. Football, Friday Night Lights

12. Dr. Pepper

13. The Texas State Capitol building is the largest capital building out of all 50 states.

14. Texas is larger than any country in Europe.

15. Largest producer of oil and gas

16. Rodeo. Texas is known to be the home of the first rodeo.

17. NASA. Astronauts are trained in Texas and all missions are controlled from Texas.

18. Bluebonnets

19. Friendly, you won't find a state with friendly people.

20. No state tax, which is why so many people are moving here.

There are so many more things that we say about Texas and why we love to live here. Texas very well could be its own country. Texas could stand alone with its own militia, and exports including oil and gas, Texas can grow and produce just about anything we need. Automobile factors, technology, and one of the biggest shipping channels in the world. We are also home to many major universities.

Plus you can't forget, the stars at night are big and bright here in the heart of Texas and you probably won't find prettier sunsets.