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Texas Facts
Origin of Name: From an Indian word meaning "friends"
Nickname: Lone Star State
Motto: Friendship
State Symbols:
flower - bluebonnet (1901)
tree - pecan (1919)
bird - mockingbird (1927)
song - "Texas, Our Texas" (1929)
fish - guadalupe bass (1989)
seashell - lightning whelk (1987)
dish - chili (1977)
folk dance - square dance (1991)
fruit - Texas red grapefruit (1993)
gem - Texas blue topaz (1969)
gemstone cut - Lone Star cut (1977)
grass - sideoats grass (1971)
reptile - horned lizard (1993)
stone - petrified palmwood (1969)
plant - prickly pear cactus
insect - monarch butterfly
pepper - jalapeņo pepper
mammal - longhorn
small mammal - armadillo
flying mammal - Mexican free-tailed bat
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Have fun, be safe, keep traveling!
The things to do and see in Texas are practically endless. Contacting the department of tourism can be very helpful in getting an idea of the most popular attractions.
800-8888-TEX traveltex.com

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