1. State Troopers
   State Rangers
2. Texas Rangers
   Texas Walkers

Founded in 1823 by Stephen Austin, the Texas Rangers were the first state law enforcement agency. After the War of Independence from Mexico, the "Father of Texas" hired the men to protect those who were settling in the wild frontier regions of the state.

1. Two
   One
2. Six
   Eight

Texas has one of the most interesting histories of all the states! Throughout its history, it has been a territory of six different countries. Hence, the name of the state's most famous amusement park — Six Flags.

1. King Ranch
   Big Ranch
2. Ewing Ranch
   Cattle Springs Ranch

With a whopping real estate value of $1.1 billion, King Ranch is not only the biggest ranch in Texas, it's the most expensive! It was first established in 1853, and it operates to this day.

1. Dallas
   Austin
2. Fort Worth
   Houston

Houston might be the biggest city in Texas, but Austin is the state's capital. Sitting at the base of the Colorado River, Austin is a hotbed for technology, music and laid-back living.

1. Pepsi
   Coke
2. Dr Pepper
   RC Cola

In 1885, pharmacist Charles Alderton first served his newly invented Dr Pepper as a fountain drink. Back then, the townspeople would sit at the counter and say, "Shoot me a Waco." It's one of the few soft drinks that utilize real cane sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup.

1. Bluejay
   Mockingbird
2. Whipperwhill
   Parakeet

Standing at about 10 inches tall, mockingbirds are beautiful! They are also fiercely predatorial, and that's why, in 1927, it was chosen as the Texas state bird. Texas officials admired the bird's fierce protection of its nest.

1. Wool
   Cotton
2. Hemp
   Rayon

When you think of Texas, you probably think of cattle. You should also think of sheep! Every year, the state pumps out over 1.7 million pounds of wool. That's a lot of sheep shearing.

1. Possum Kingdom Lake
   Lake Buchanon
2. Lewisville Lake
   Caddo Lake

Sitting on the border between Louisiana and Texas, Caddo Lake is the only lake in Texas that isn't man-made. With over 40 square miles of lush wetlands, you never know when you might see an alligator there.

1. A dog
   A cat
2. A crab
   A camel

Try to behave yourself and keep your camel on a leash in Galveston! It's illegal to let it roam the beach. You are also forbidden from using feather dusters in any of the state's public buildings.

1. True
2. False

It's true! After passing hands from Spain to France to Mexico and a few more entities, Texas became its own country in 1836. The Independent Republic of Texas stood alone for a decade until it joined the United States in 1845.

1. It has 400 species of birds.
   The governor's mansion is there.
2. It's the biggest county in the state.
   The Houston Space Center is there.

Brazoria County, Texas, is not only the home of the state's largest bird population, it's also home to the biggest population of birds in the entire country! Ornithologists have counted over 400 different species of our feathered friends there.

1. Tusk shell
   Clamshell
2. Lightning whelk
   Chiton shell

If you take a stroll down any of the beaches in Texas, you might find a remnant of the state shell, the lightning whelk. lightning whelks are sea snails that can grow up to 15 inches in length, and they're often mistaken for conchs.

1. George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush
   Lyndon B. Johnson and Ulysses S. Grant
2. Dwight D. Eisenhower and Lyndon B. Johnson
   Bill Clinton and Dwight D. Eisenhower

Both Dwight D. Eisenhower and Lyndon B. Johnson are Texas natives. Hailing from the towns of Dennison and Stonewall, respectively, their terms in office were separated by the years that John F. Kennedy served.

1. Virginia
   Texas
2. Georgia
   Hawaii

Sam Houston might have been born in Virginia, but he lived to lead in Texas. The two-time leader of the Republic of Texas held the distinction of being one of the first senators to represent the state in the United States Senate.

1. 75 MPH
   65 MPH
2. 85 MPH
   70 MPH

If you feel the need for speed while you're visiting Texas, take a trip down State Highway 130. You are legally allowed to drive up to 85 miles per hour on the road that connects Austin and San Antonio.

1. 100,000
   72,000
2. 12,000
   64,000

Texans love to drive, and they have a lot of roads to choose from. Between state highways, interstates, park roads, farm roads and frontage roads, there are over 72,000 miles of lanes to drive.

1. Ammosaurus
   Navahopus
2. Pleurocoelus
   Syntarsus

Everything is bigger in Texas, and the state dinosaur is no different! The Pleurocoelus weighed up to 10 tons, and it once roamed in groups throughout the central and north-central regions of the state.

1. 1.4 million
   11.7 million
2. 4.6 million
   2.1 million

Not including the iconic bronze longhorn steers that grace The Plaza in Dallas, 11.7 million head of cattle roam throughout the state. In addition to being the biggest wool producer, Texas also keeps the market full of beef.

1. Bigfoot
   Chutulu
2. The Loch Ness Monster
   Mothman

If you're hoping to spot Bigfoot, enthusiasts say that Texas is one of the best states to visit. With an average of 806 sightings per year, the Lone Star State is ranked the eighth most popular state to see the beast. They ask that you refrain from shooting it, though.

1. Wimberly, Texas
   Marfa, Texas
2. Shiner, Texas
   Athens, Texas

Long before food trucks took over Texas towns, Uncle Fletcher Davis stood in front of the Henderson County Courthouse making hamburgers for hungry lawmakers. Since the 1880s, the town of Athens has been known as the birthplace of America's favorite sandwich.

1. Lone Star State
   The Big State
2. The Star State
   The Six Flags State

One glance at the red, white and blue flag of Texas should give you an idea about the state's nickname. The Lone Star State nickname pays tribute to the time when the state stood as an independent country.

1. Poppies
   Tulips
2. Bluebonnets
   Sunflowers

Texas bluebonnets hit peak bloom in the months of March and April, and they are one of the toughest state flowers around. Able to withstand dry conditions, the Lupinus texenis,can also be found in adjacent areas of Mexico.

1. March 1, 1908
   February 14, 1880
2. July 4, 1776
   December 29, 1845

After declaring independence from the Republic of Mexico in 1836, Texas spent a little over 10 years as the independent Republic of Texas. On December 18, 1845, it was annexed and included in the United States of America.

1. Pronghorn deer
   Nine-banded armadillo
2. Longhorn steer
   Ring-tailed cat

Officially called the Texas Longhorn, the longhorn steer is the state's most beloved mammal. It's easily recognized by its horns that average up to 70 inches long. In some cases, they can grow to almost 100 inches (8.3 feet) across!

1. "All My Exes Live in Texas"
   "Deep in the Heart of Texas"
2. "Texas, Our Texas"
   "The Stars at Night Are Big and Bright"

The Texas state legislature voted and adopted "Texas, Our Texas" as the state song in 1929. It was chosen after a statewide search for the song. "Texas, our Texas, so wonderful and great!"

1. Dallas
   Houston
2. Galveston
   San Antonio

Former Texas Governor Rick Perry once claimed that Houston was the first word spoken on the moon. Although that's not true, it is true that the Houston Space Center is a historic place that draws 1.1 million visitors every year.

1. Coconut cream pie
   Walnut maple pie
2. Pistachio cream pie
   Pecan pie

Texas is the only state in the union where you will find so many pecan trees growing in their native habitat. Found in 152 of the state's counties, usually along riverbeds, the nut has been exported since 1860.

1. More
2. Fewer

At last count, there are 102 state parks throughout the state of Texas. The most popular, Garner State Park, averages over 419,000 visitors per year. Located in the Texas Hill Country, its well-loved for its venues.

1. Big Bend National Park
   San Antonio River Walk
2. The Alamo
   Palo Duro Canyon State Park

Between February 23, 1836, and March 6, 1836, soldiers from the Republic of Texas fought hard to fight off the Mexican army. Ultimately, all of the Texas soldiers lost their lives. Every year, more than 2.5 million people visit The Alamo to pay their respects.

1. Houston
   Waco
2. El Paso
   Austin

There's no shortage of nightlife in Austin, Texas! Every night, over 100 bars and clubs host live bands and solo performers. Austin officially refers to itself as the "Live Music Capital of The World." There are more live music venues per capita in Austin than anywhere else in the U.S.

1. England
   France
2. Spain
   Mexico

England may have played a huge part in American history, but it never got its hands on Texas. Texas was too busy fighting with Spain, Mexico and France for the ownership of its land.

1. New York
   Florida
2. Ohio
   California

According to a 2019 headcount, Texas is home to 29,087,070 citizens. With nearly 10 million more people, California is the only other state to have a larger population. Alaska gets the prize for the biggest state, but Texas comes in a close second.

1. 219
   132
2. 411
   324

The state of Texas sits in an area of the United States dubbed Tornado Alley. Unpredictable weather is the norm there. An average of 132 tornadoes touch downs in Texas each year.

1. Water
   Electricity
2. Natural gas
   Sewer

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas — ERCOT to locals — provides electricity to over 90% of all Texas homes. Texas is the only state in the union to exist on its very own power grid.

1. Loyalty
   Friendship
2. Honor
   Independence

Texas might be Norwegian slang that means crazy, but it had an entirely different meaning to the Caddo Indians who originally occupied the state. To them, it was a word that translated to mean friends of allies. In keeping with tradition, in 1930, the word "friendship" was adopted as the Texas state motto.