Statehood December 29, 1845 (28th)
Capital Austin
Largest Cities (by population) Houston, Dallas, San
Antonio, Austin, El Paso
Origin of Name It comes from the Caddo Indian word "Tejas"
meaning friends, or allies
Population 21,779,893 (2nd)
Motto "Friendship" |
Area 268,601 sq miles (2nd)
Bordering States (4) Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico,
Oklahoma and the country of Mexico
Number of Counties 254 counties
Largest County (by population) Harris, 3,400,578
Highest Point Guadalupe Peak, 8,749 ft.
Lowest Point Sea Level, Gulf of Mexico |
