2. The Texas State Flower:
Bluebonnet
The Texas state
flower is called the
Bluebonnet. It is
named after the
resemblance of a
woman's bonnet from
the Old West days. It
was officially made
the state flower in
1901
3. Texas State Bird
Since 1927 the
Mockingbird has been
the Texas State Bird.
Interesting fact is that
they can sing up to
200 songs and mimic
other birds and
insects.
4. What is Texas major industries
Petroleum and natural gas, farming
(cotton, livestock) and steel, cow and
guns.
5. Historical Event
The Alamo General
Antonio Lopez de Santa
Anna of the Mexican
army led an attack
against San Antonio de
Bexar on February 23,
1836. The siege saw its
conclusion on March 6
when the Mexicans
attacked the Alamo. After
the Battle of the Alamo,
the defenders were wiped
out.