Questions and Answers
What is the capital of Texas?
Austin
Who is the governor of Texas?
Greg Abbott
Who are the two U.S. Senators from Texas?
John Cornyn and Ted Cruz
What is the largest city in Texas?
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Is Texas the largest state in the United States?
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What three rivers are borders of Texas?
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Texas has three of the ten largest cities in the U.S. What are they?
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Who won the Battle of the Alamo?
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What monument was built to honor the final battle of the Texas Revolution?
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Name a well-known port city in Texas.
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What is the state bird of Texas?
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What is the state tree of Texas?
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What is the state flower of Texas?
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What four states border Texas?
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Which six flags once flew over Texas?
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Where is the Alamo located?
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Who is known as the 'Father of Texas'?
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What professional football teams call Texas home?
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What is the nickname of Texas?
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In 1900, what kind of natural disaster destroyed Galveston?
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Texas has one claim to fame that no other state can make. What is it?
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Study Notes
Texas Capital and Governance
- Capital of Texas is Austin.
- Current governor is Greg Abbott.
U.S. Senate Representation
- Texas is represented by John Cornyn and Ted Cruz in the U.S. Senate.
Population and Geography
- Largest city in Texas is Houston.
- Texas is not the largest state; Alaska holds that title.
- Three major rivers forming Texas borders are the Rio Grande, Red River, and Sabine River.
Major Cities
- Texas hosts three of the ten largest cities in the U.S.: Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas.
Historical Events
- The Battle of the Alamo was won by Mexico.
- San Jacinto Monument commemorates the final battle of the Texas Revolution.
Geographic and Cultural Landmarks
- Well-known port city is Houston.
- Texas state bird is the Mockingbird.
- State tree is the Pecan Tree.
- State flower is the Bluebonnet.
Borders and Neighboring States
- Texas is bordered by four states: Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arkansas, and Louisiana.
Historical Flags
- Six flags that have flown over Texas: Spain, France, Mexico, Republic of Texas, Confederate States of America, and United States of America.
Significant Locations
- The Alamo is located in San Antonio.
- Stephen F. Austin is known as the "Father of Texas."
Professional Sports Teams
- Major professional football teams include the Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Oilers, and Dallas Texans.
State Nickname and History
- Texas is known as the "Lone Star State."
- Galveston was devastated by a hurricane in 1900.
- Unique historical fact: Texas was once an independent country.
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Test your knowledge about Texas with this trivia quiz! Covering topics such as the state capital, prominent political figures, and major cities, this quiz is perfect for anyone looking to learn more about the Lone Star State. Challenge yourself and see how well you really know Texas.