Texas symbols and other interesting facts
Capitol: Austin	Motto: Friendship	Nickname: The Lone Star State	Song: Texas, Our Texas
Tree: Pecan	Flower: Bluebonnet	Grass: Sideoats Gramma	Stone: Petrified Palmwood
Shell: Lightning Whelk	Fossil: "Pleurocoelus"	Gem: Blue Topaz	Plant: Prickly Pear Cactus
Bird: Mockingbird	Large Mammal: Longhorn	Small Mammal: Armadillo	Flying Mammal: Mexican Free-Tailed Bat
Reptile: Texas Horned Lizard	Insect: Monarch Butterfly	Fruit: Ruby Red Grapefruit	Vegtable: Sweet Onion
Shrub: Crepe Myrtle	Fiber & Fabric: Cotton	Fish: Guadalupe Bass	Instrument: Guitar
Dish: Chili	Sport: Rodeo	Ship: Battleship U.S.S. Texas	Folk Dance: Square Dance

Sounds of Texas:
Waltz Across Texas
Yellow Rose of Texas
The Town Of El Paso
The Eyes of Texas
Streets Of Laredo

Some Words About Texas:

"I must say as to what I have seen of Texas, it is the garden spot of the world. The best land and the best propects for health I ever saw, and I do believe it is a fortune for any man to come here. There is a world of country here to settle." - Davy Crockett "Texas is my mistress, and to her I am devoting all my time and affection. When I get through with my duties to her, then I may marry, but not before." - Stephen F. Austin, asked why he had never married.

Texas Links:
Texas Government
Texas Sports
NASA
Texas Cooking
The Alamo
Blue Bell Ice Cream
S.R.V.-The Good Texan

"Texas, Our Texas" Texas, Our Texas! all hail the mighty State! Texas, Our Texas! so wonderful so great! Boldest and grandest, withstanding ev'ry test O Empire wide and glorious, you stand supremely blest. (chorus) Texas, O Texas! your freeborn single star, Sends out its radiance to nations near and far, Emblem of Freedom! it set our hearts aglow, With thoughts of San Jacinto and glorious Alamo. (chorus) Texas, dear Texas! from tyrant grip now free, Shines forth in splendor, your star of destiny! Mother of heroes, we come your children true, Proclaiming our allegiance, our faith, our love for you. (chorus) CHORUS: God bless you Texas! And keep you brave and strong, That you may grow in power and worth, throughout the ages long. God bless you Texas! And keep you brave and strong, That you may grow in power and worth, throughout the ages long.

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