Geography
what is the Texas state capitol?
Austin
What famous battle cry originated from a siege in Texas in 1836?
"Remember the Alamo!"
What is the state directly west of Texas?
What famous soft drink was invented in Texas?
Dr. Pepper
what is the highest point in Texas?
Guadalupe Peak
What is a nickname for Texas?
The Lone Star State
what is the name of the highway that loops Lubbock?
Loop 289
To many Americans what is Lubbock known for?
Buddy Holly
what is the largest city in Texas?
Houston
What President was Assassinated in Texas?
J.F.K.
What is the highest speed limit in Texas?
85 mph
What are three of the biggest Universities in Texas?
Texas A&M, University of Texas, Texas Tech, Baylor University and University of Houston
what river separates Texas from Mexico?
The Rio Grande
what are three of the six flags that have flown over Texas?
USA, Spain, Mexico, France, Republic of Texas and The Confederate States.
Which Highway goes 746 miles from Houston to El Paso?
Interstate 10
What is a famous slogan associated with Texas?
1. Don't Mess With Texas
2. Everything is bigger in Texas
how many States touch Texas?
4
what year did Texas become a US state?
1845
if you drove from Lubbock to Galveston (to enjoy the beach) how long would the drive take... without stopping?
9 hours
What are the 2 of the biggest industries in West Texas
Oil, Energy, and Cotton