1. Texas
“The Lone Star State”

2. Size
• Texas is 695,622 sq.
km.
• It is the 2nd largest
state.
• There are over 24
million people living
in Texas.
• It is the 2nd most
populous state.

3. Climate
• Average summer temperatures:
– 26-29°C
• Average winter temperatures:
– 2-16 °C
• Average annual precipitation-
71 cm
• Extreme weather conditions:
sandstorms, thunderstorms,
tornados, and hurricanes.

4. Plants
• Texas does not
have many trees,
but there are over
4,000 types of
flowers.
• Texas also has
shrubs, grasses,
and cacti.

5. Animals
• Texas has over 100 kinds of
snakes and over 500 kinds
of birds.
• Bison, bears, wolves,
mountain lions, and
pronghorns are native Texan
animals.
• Along the coast, there are
alligators, fish, oysters, and
shrimp.

6. Name Origin
• The name “Texas” is
based on a word
used by Caddo
Indians meaning
"friends"

7. Motto
• Our state motto is
friendship.
• Texas is known for
it’s “southern
hospitality.”

8. State Symbols
• Flower
– Bluebonnet
• Tree
– Pecan
• Animals
– Longhorn
– Armadillo
– Mockingbird
– Monarch Butterfly
• Dance
– Square dance
• Dish
– Chili

9. Annexation
• Texas was the 28th
state to join the U.S.
• Texas became a
part of the U.S. on
December 29, 1845.

10. Flag
• The "lone star" is an
older symbol which
symbolized Texans'
independence from
Mexico.
• It is still seen today as a
symbol of Texas'
independent spirit.
• Blue- loyalty
• Red- bravery
• White- purity

11. State Song
• “Texas, Our Texas”
• It was written by William
J. Marsh
• Texas, Our Texas! all
hail the mighty State!
• Lyrics:
– Texas, Our Texas! so
wonderful so great!
– Boldest and grandest,
withstanding every test
– O Empire wide and
glorious, you stand
supremely blest.

12. Capital
• The capital of Texas
is Austin.

13. Governor
• The governor of
Texas is Rick Perry.
• He is the person in
charge of the state.

14. Important People
• Sam Houston was the first
president of the Republic of
Texas.
• Stephen Austin helped settle
Texas.
• Lance Armstrong is one of
the best bicyclists in the
world.
• Jennifer Garner is a famous
actress.

15. Industry
• Agricultures
• Shipping industry
• NASA
• Tourism
• Oil and natural gas

16. Sports
• Football
– Dallas Cowboys
– Houston Texans
• Basketball
– Dallas Mavericks
– San Antonio Spurs
– Houston Rockets
• Baseball
– Texas Rangers
– Houston Astros
• Hockey
– Dallas Stars

17. Entertainment
• Six Flags
• Sea World
• State Parks
• National Parks
• Fairs, festivals, and
special events