Statehood
Dec 29, 1845
Texas
Capital
Austin
Nickname
Lone Star State
Texas
About
The second largest state in the United States by both area and population. The Northern Mockingbird is Texas' state bird and Houston is the most populated city in the state. Texas was part of Mexico for several years before it gained statehood in the United States.
Trivia
San Antonio is the location of The Alamo, one of the most historic sites in the US. The largest colony of Bats in the country lives in Texas. John F. Kennedy was tragically assassinated in Texas in 1963.
