Fascinating Facts About Texas

What is the official small state mammal of Texas?

• Nine-banded armadillo

• Eastern gray squirrel

• Coyote

• Jackrabbit

Which flower is the state flower of Texas, known for painting fields with vibrant blue colors each spring?

• Sunflower

• Bluebonnet

• Rose

• Tulip

What is the state tree of Texas?

• Oak tree

• Maple tree

• Pecan tree

• Pine tree

Which city is the largest in Texas by population?

• Dallas

• Austin

• Houston

• San Antonio

What is the oldest city in Texas, established in 1779 by Spanish settlers?

• Dallas

• Nacogdoches

• El Paso

• Fort Worth

How many U.S. states and countries does Texas share its borders with?

• Three U.S. states and Canada

• Four U.S. states and Mexico

• Five U.S. states and Mexico

• Two U.S. states and Mexico

What is the highest point in Texas?

• Mount Bonnell

• Guadalupe Peak

• Enchanted Rock

• Big Bend

How many miles of coastline does Texas have along the Gulf of Mexico?

• 100 miles

• 250 miles

• 367 miles

• 500 miles

From which years was Texas an independent nation?

• 1800 to 1810

• 1836 to 1845

• 1850 to 1860

• 1900 to 1910

How many different flags have flown over Texas?

• Four

• Five

• Six

• Seven