Texas By the Numbers
How many U.S. states border Texas?
4
What is the Texas state bird?
Mockingbird
What annual event in Dallas is famous for fried foods and Big Tex?
State Fair of Texas
What Texas city is known as "Cowtown"?
Fort Worth
What is the official state nickname of Texas?
The Lone Star State
How many counties are in Texas?
254
What large horned animal is the official state mammal?
Texas Longhorn
What dance is commonly done in Texas honky-tonks?
Two-Step
What city is home to the River Walk?
San Antonio
What is the state tree of Texas?
Pecan Tree
Texas is the ______ largest state by land area.
2nd
What reptile is commonly found along Texas rivers and bayous?
Alligator
What phrase is often used as an informal Texas greeting?
"Howdy!"
What Gulf Coast city is known for its beaches and Pleasure Pier?
Galveston
What is the official state dish of Texas?
Chili
Approximately how many people live in Texas?
about 31 million
What colorful spring flower attracts visitors from all over Texas?
Bluebonnet
What popular rodeo event involves riding a bucking bull for 8 seconds?
Bull Riding
What Texas city is home to Texas Tech University?
Lubbock
What city is home to the famous Stockyards?
Fort Worth
Texas has how many electoral votes as of the 2024 election?
40
What animal is the largest wild cat found in Texas?
Mountain Lion
What famous annual livestock show and rodeo takes place in Houston?
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
What city is known as the "Rose Capital of America"?
Tyler
Texas shares an international border with what country?
Mexico