Texas is located in the southern United States. It has the second largest population and is the second largest state by size. The climate varies widely from hot and dry in the west to hot and humid in the east. Major industries include energy, aerospace, technology, and healthcare. Famous Texans include Willie Nelson, Janis Joplin, and Lyndon B. Johnson. The state's capital is Austin.
1. Texas
Mark Legutko
&
Shyanne Shadle
10/17/12
Business Presentation
2. Texas Basic Info
• The State Capital is Austin
• The State flag is the Lone Star flag
• The Nickname is the Lone Star State
• The State Motto is Friendship
4. Geographical Location
• Texas is positioned in both the Northern
and Western Hemispheres.
• It is surrounded by New Mexico, Arkansas,
Oklahoma, Louisiana, and part of the Gulf
of Mexico.
5. Texas Population
• Texas has the second largest population out
of all 50 states
• Texas has a population of 25,647,681
6. Texas's Size
• Texas is the second largest state behind
Alaska
• Texas has a size of 268,580 Square Miles.
7. The Climate
• The Climate of Texas varies greatly.
• It ranges from hot and dry in the West to
Hot and Humid in the East.
8. Major Industries and Services
•Aeronautics
•Defense
•Computer Technology
•Energy
•Healthcare
•Entertainment
•Tourism
•Agriculture
9. The Natural Resources of Texas
• Oil,
• lumber
• salt
• sulfur
• gypsum
• natural gas
• solar power
• biomass
• water, coal
• silver, and gold
10. Famous People
• Willie Nelson ~ Singer
• Janis Joplin ~ Singer
• Dwight David Eisenhower ~ U.S. President
• Bonnie & Clyde Barrow-Outlaws
• Tommy Lee Jones ~ Actor
• Joan Crawford ~ Actress
• Lyndon B. Johnson ~ President
11. Texas Tourist Attractions 1-10
1. Alamo
2. Paseo del Rio (Riverwalk)
3. Six Flags Over Texas
4. South Padre Island
5. Seaworld of Texas
6. Moody Gardens
7. State Capitol
8. State Fair of Texas
9.San Marcos Outlet Mall
10. Padre Island National Seashore
12. Current Events
• Texas executed there 10th inmate in 2012.
1.) Jonathan Green
• Postseason for Men's football was banned.
• West Nile Virus is at record breaking levels.
• Quatar Company is going to export LNG
from Texas.
1.) Found natural Gas for cars.
13. Texas's Symbol's
• Flower: The Bluebonnet
• Bird: The Northern Mockingbird
• Animal: The Texas Longhorn
• Dog: The Blue Lacy
• Tree: The Pecan tree
• Small Animal: The Armadillo
14. History of Texas
• 1519: Alonso Alvarez de Pineda explored
and mapped the Texas Coastline.
• 1528: Cabeza de Vaca explores the Texas
interior on his way to Mexico.
• Mexico bans emigration into Texas by
settlers from the United States
• 1836: The Texas Declaration of
Independance.
15. History of Texas Continued
• In 1845 congress passed a bill so the U.S.
could annex Texas
• In 1861 Texas secedes from the Union and
joins the Confederate states.
• In 1901 "Black Gold" is found in Texas.
• In 1969 President John F. Kennedy is
assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald in Dallas
TX.
16. The Top Five Cities
• Houston (2,099,451)
• San Antonio (1,327,407)
• Dallas (1,197,816)
• Austin (790,390)
• Fort Worth (741,206)
17. Top Five Colleges
• Rice University
• University of Texas-Austin
• Texas A&M University-College Station
• Southern Methodist University
• Baylor University
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19. Summary
• Texas is positioned in both the Northern
and Western Hemispheres.
• Texas has the second largest population out
of all 50 states.
• The Climate of Texas varies greatly.
• Some of it's famous citizens are Janis Joplin
and Willie Nelson.