Pop culture
Who is our “Queen B” from Houston?
Beyonce
What is the Texas state bird?
The Northern Mocking Bird
What was the orgin behind the saying "Don't mess with Texas"?
It came from an ant-litter campaign from the Texas Department of Transportation in the 1980s.
What Texas-based amusement park is known for its large collection of roller coasters, including "The Titan" and "The Shock Wave"?
Six Flags over Texas
What is the Texas state flower?
Bluebonnet (everything is better with Bluebonnet on it, lol).
Who is the famous Texan singer known as the “Queen of Tejano Music”?
Selena Quintanilla
What is the longest river in Texas?
Rio Grande
What historic 1963 event took place in Dallas, Texas, involving President John F. Kennedy?
His assassination.
True or False: Texas is the largest state in America in terms of population.
False: California is the most populous state.
What is the Texas state official "large mammal"?
The longhorn
What character from the "Big Bang Theory" is from Texas?
What iconic drink was invented in Waco, TX?
Dr. Pepper
What was the name of the last major battle of the Texas Revolution, which led to the capture of General Santa Anna and the end of the conflict?
The Battle of San Jacinto
True or False: Texas is the only state with two time zones.
True
What is the official "small state mammal"?
The Armadillo
Which Texan is known as the “king of country music”?
George Strait. Holds the record for the most number-one hits across all charts.
What Texas city is known as “Little Austin” because of its youthful music and art scene?
Denton, Texas.
Name one of the Native American tribes that lived in Texas prior to European colonization?
Caddo, Comanche, Apache, and Karankawa.
Which famous psychologist and TV personality graduated from UNT?
Dr. Phil McGraw
True or False: The Texas State Capitol is the 2nd tallest state capitol building in the U.S.
False. It IS the tallest state capitol building and even taller than the U.S. capitol building in Washington D.C.
Who is the Texas actor known for his love of “tornados” and recently rescued a dog named “Brisket”?
Glen Powell <3
What is the oldest continuosly operating university in Texas, founded in 1845?
Baylor University
Who was the first female governor of Texas?
Miriam A. Ferguson served as governor of Texas from 1925-1927 and again 1933-1935
What is the Texas Ranger’s Mascot?
Captain the Horse
What is the official Texas State dance?
The square dance (YEE HAW)