Quick Facts About Texas

TX History & Facts
Quick Facts About Texas
By ClassBrain Staff
Aug 7, 2006, 09:30 PST

Texas Fun Facts

Capital:
Date of Statehood:
Flower:
Tree:
Bird:

Austin
December 29, 1845
Bluebonnet
Pecan
Mockingbird

Source: US Census Bureau

Texas’ Profile & Rank
This site is full of interesting information about Texas. You can learn about the population breakdown, Texas businesses, and more here.
Source: The Dallas Morning News

Texas Fun Facts
You’ll find all sorts of useful facts about Texas at this website. From archeology to flags over Texas, you’ll find everything you need here.
Source: The Texas Historical Commission

Texas Trivia and Official Facts
Do you know what the Texas state flower is? How about the official state vegetable? Learn about all the state symbols that make Texas so special here in the Texas Official Facts section. Then test your knowledge with this game.
Source: Texas State Senate

Quick Facts - Texas
This is a great little compilation of interesting facts about the state of Texas.
Source: Ben's Guide to US Government for Kids

Merriam Webster Atlas
This atlas page shows the Texas state map and some quick facts. There’s also a good explanation of the symbolism of the state flag.
Source: The New York Times and Merriam Webster

Explore the States
Read a quick description of the state of Texas and then explore Remember the Alamo!
Source: America’s Story from America’s Library - Library of Congress

United States Census
Get State and County statistics and demographics instantly!
Source: U.S. Census Bureau