Texas
The Lone Star State
The Red River
The Red River creates a northern border that separates Texas from Oklahoma.
East Texas
East Texas is heavily wooded and crossed by several rivers.
Houston
The Houston metropolitan area is the largest in the state.
The history of Texas
Texas was once part of Mexico. In the 1830s, the citizens of Texas had a revolution. Eventually, it became a separate country and after ten years of independence, it was annexed by the United States.
Six Flags over Texas
Six Flags is a major tourist attraction that is in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area.
Beaches
Beaches are one way many Texans spend their free time. Galveston, Corpus Christi and South Padre Island are popular with tourists as well.
Tubing
Tubing on one of several rivers is one way Texans cool off in the summer.
Physical Features
Some important physical features in Texas include the Rio Grande, Colorado, Guadalupe, and Sabine Rivers. The Chisos and Davis Mountains are located in the west. Texas is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico on the east.