The Lone Star State
Texas
The Lone Star State and the Texas half of the Texoma region.
About Texas
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Texas is the second-largest U.S. state by both area and population. Texoma Weekend Guide focuses on the North Texas and Texoma portions of the state while connecting visitors with covered cities, communities, events, businesses, venues, attractions, parks, restaurants, lakes, lodging and other regional destinations.
Formerly the Republic of Texas, Texas joined the United States on December 29, 1845, becoming the 28th state.
Official identity
Flag, seal and state outline
Official symbols
Symbols of Texas
- Flag
- Lone Star Flag
- Seal
- Great Seal of Texas
- Flower
- Bluebonnet
- Bird
- Northern Mockingbird
- Tree
- Pecan
- Song
- Texas, Our Texas
- Large Mammal
- Texas Longhorn
- Small Mammal
- Nine-banded Armadillo
- Flying Mammal
- Mexican Free-tailed Bat
- Insect
- Monarch Butterfly
- Sport
- Rodeo
- Musical Instrument
- Guitar
- Music
- Western Swing
Geography
Land and landmarks
- Land area
- 261,231.71 sq. mi.
- Water area
- 7,364.29 sq. mi.
- Highest point
- Guadalupe Peak · 8,749 ft.
- Lowest point
- Gulf of Mexico · 0 ft.
- Former status
- Republic of Texas
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Sources and verification
- U.S. Census Bureau — Population estimate and geographic statistics.
- Texas State Library and Archives Commission — Official Texas history, symbols and reference information.
- Texas.gov — Official State of Texas government website.
- Guadalupe Mountains National Park — Official National Park Service information for Guadalupe Peak.
Last verified August 3, 2026.