Texas

Everything is bigger in Texas, and for good reason. The Lone Star State is a nation unto itself in terms of size, economy, culture, and pride. From the Hill Country to the Gulf Coast, from cowboy heritage to cutting-edge technology, Texas represents the bold, independent American spirit in its most unapologetic form.

Location and Contact Information

• Capital: Austin
• Largest City: Houston
• Statehood: December 29, 1845 (28th state)
• Area: 268,596 sq mi (2nd largest)
• Population: Approximately 30.5 million
• Nickname: The Lone Star State
• State Website: texas.gov

History

Texas has one of the most dramatic origin stories of any state. Indigenous peoples including the Comanche, Apache, and Caddo lived on the land for millennia. Spain claimed the region in the 1500s, and Mexico gained control after its independence in 1821. American settlers, led by Stephen F. Austin, began colonizing Texas in the 1820s. The Texas Revolution in 1836 resulted in the independent Republic of Texas, which existed for nearly a decade. Texas joined the United States in 1845, seceded during the Civil War, and re-entered the Union afterward. The 1901 discovery of oil at Spindletop transformed Texas into an energy powerhouse and set the stage for its modern economic dominance.

Key Facts and Achievements

• Texas has the second-largest economy of any US state and would rank as the 8th largest economy in the world if independent
• Texas is the only state to have been an independent republic before joining the Union
• Houston is home to NASA’s Johnson Space Center and Mission Control
• The state produces 41% of America’s crude oil and 25% of its natural gas
• The Alamo in San Antonio is one of the most visited historic sites in the US
• Texas has three of the ten most populous cities in the United States: Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas

Cities and Towns

• Houston: The largest city, a global hub for energy, medicine, and aerospace. Home to the Texas Medical Center, NASA’s Johnson Space Center, and the Port of Houston.
• San Antonio: A city rich in Spanish colonial heritage, famous for the Alamo, the River Walk, and a vibrant military community.
• Dallas: A major business and cultural center known for its arts district, professional sports teams, and the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza.
• Austin: The capital and unofficial live music capital of the world, known for its eclectic culture, tech boom, and South by Southwest festival.
• Fort Worth: A city that proudly preserves its cowboy heritage with the Stockyards National Historic District, while hosting major corporate headquarters.
• El Paso: A unique border city at the western tip of Texas, where three states and two countries meet, with a rich blend of cultures.

Tourist Spots

• The Alamo (San Antonio): The most famous mission in Texas, symbol of the 1836 battle where 189 defenders fell for Texan independence.
• San Antonio River Walk: A beautiful network of walkways along the San Antonio River, lined with restaurants, shops, and hotels.
• Big Bend National Park: A remote and stunning park in southwest Texas featuring canyons, the Rio Grande, and some of the darkest skies in America.
• Houston Space Center: The official visitor center for NASA’s Johnson Space Center, with the opportunity to see Mission Control and touch a moon rock.
• Padre Island National Seashore: The world’s longest undeveloped barrier island, with 70 miles of pristine Gulf Coast beaches.
• Sixth Floor Museum (Dallas): Located in the former school book depository, chronicling the life and assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
• Guadalupe Mountains National Park: Home to Texas’s highest peak and stunning fossil reef formations from the Permian era.

Economy

Texas has the largest and most diversified state economy in the continental United States. The energy sector, led by oil and natural gas, remains foundational, but the economy has become remarkably diverse. Technology has exploded in the Texas Triangle, with Silicon Hills in Austin, the Telecom Corridor in Dallas, and major tech employers like Tesla, Dell, and Texas Instruments. Healthcare and biosciences are centered in Houston’s Texas Medical Center. Manufacturing, particularly in aerospace and electronics, is substantial. International trade through Texas’s 29 ports, including the Port of Houston, is critical. The state’s low tax burden and business-friendly climate continue to attract rapid population and job growth.

CONTACT US

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• Branch 1: Naungayan Building, Aala Road, Barangay Mankilam, Tagum City, Davao Del Norte
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• Phone: 09460480491
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