Texas

Big Texas Facts

Texas is a very large state with lots of interesting features. In this section we try to highlight a few of these interesting facts or features. We will invariably miss some of the favorites that Native Texans are most passionate about. In order to remedy our shortsightedness, please feel free to submit your suggestions here.

* Did you know that the Texas State Capitol building is taller than the US Capitol building? Read more...

* Did you know the San Jacinto monument is taller than the Washington monument? Read more...

* Did you know that Padre Island is the world's longest barrier island? Read more...

* Did you know that Texas ranks 12th in 2013 GDP compared with other nations around the world? Read more...

* Did you know that Texas ranks 12th in 2014 GDP compared with other nations around the world? Read more...

* Did you know that Texas ranks 8th in Oil Production compared with other nations around the world? Read more...

* Did you know that Texas ranks 3rd in Natural Gas Production compared with other nations around the world? Read more...

The Texas State Capitol building in Austin, Texas