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TEXAS PROJECT
HERNNDEZ SILVA ADELA NAYELI
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TEXAS
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Texas is the second largestU.S. state by both area and
population, and the largest state by area in the contiguousUnited States. The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas"meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to
the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement inEast Texas.
Located in the South Central United States, Texas is
bordered by Mexico to the south, New Mexico to the west,Oklahoma to the north, Arkansas to the northeast, and
Louisiana to the east. Texas has an area of 268,820 squaremiles (696,200 km2), and a growing population of 25.1
million residents.
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STATE FLAG
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The state flag is a rectangle that has a width to length ratio of two to
three. It contains one blue vertical stripe that has a width equal to one-
third the length of the flag, and two equal horizontal stripes, with the
upper stripe white, the lower stripe red, and each having a length equal to
two-thirds the length of the flag. The flag has one white, regular five-
pointed star. The five-pointed star is located in the center of the blue
stripe, oriented so that one point faces upward, and sized so that the
diameter of a circle passing through the five points of the star is equal to
three-fourths the width of the blue stripe. The red and blue of the state
flag are the same colors used in the United States flag. The red, white,
and blue of the state flag represent, respectively, bravery, purity and
loyalty.
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TEXAS MOTTO
The state motto of Texas is simply "friendship." The word Texas is
from a Caddo Indian word "teyshas" meaning "friends" or "allies" .
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TEXAS SEALS
The state seal is required by law to be affixed to numerous documents, such as commissions for
elected and appointed state and local officials; patents for land from the state; executive acts of the
governor in criminal cases such as remissions of fines, reprieves, commutations of punishment,
extraditions, and pardons; state bonds; and all official documents issued from the office of the
secretary of state. The state arms and reverse of the state seal are used exclusively as symbols of
the state and do not have any independent legal significance.
Private use of the state seal, including the state arms and reverse of the state seal, is regulated
by law. The state seal may be used for commercial purposes only if a license is obtained from the
secretary of state and royalties are paid to the state. Persons seeking more information on private
use of the state seal should contact the office of the secretary of state. Additionally, it is a criminal
offense for a person other than a political officeholder knowingly to use a representation of the state
seal in political advertising.
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BLUEBONNET
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Named for its color and, it is said, the resemblance of its
petal to a woman's sunbonnet, the bluebonnet is the state
flower of Texas. It blooms in the early spring and can be
readily found in fields and along the roadsides throughoutcentral and south Texas.Scientifically named Lupinus
texensis, the bluebonnet is also called buffalo clover, wolf
flower, and (by the Mexicans) el conejo. It was adopted as
the official state flower by the Texas Legislature in 1901.
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THE TEXAS STATE BIRD:MOCKINGBIRD
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Ask any Texan, and you will no doubt learn that the mockingbird has the
prettiest song of any bird native to North America. That's perhaps the chief
reason the "mocker" was adopted as the state bird of Texas in 1927.
The song of the mockingbird is, in fact, a medley of the calls of many other
birds. Each imitation is repeated two or three times, then another song is
started, all in rapid succession. . It is common for an individual bird to have as
many as 25-30 songs in its repertory. The mockingbird is also known as a fierce protector of its nest and
environment. It is sometimes seen swooping down on a dog, cat or predator
that may be venturing too close to the bird's protected territory.
The mimus polyglottos, as the mockingbird is known scientifically, is about
ten inches in length, including its relatively long tail. It has a light gray coat and
a whitish underside. Its wings and tail are darker gray with white patches.
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TEXAS FISH
Texas designated the Guadalupe bass(Micropterus treculi) as the official state
fish in 1989. The Guadalupe bass is foundonly in Texas, native to fast movingstreams in the central Hill Country
(including the headwaters of the SanAntonio, Guadalupe, and Colorado Rivers).
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THE TEXAS STATE SONG:
"TEXAS, OUR TEXAS"
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"Texas, Our Texas," the official state song of Texas, wasadopted by the Legislature in 1929 after being selected in a
state-wide competition. It was composed by William J. Marsh
of Fort Worth. The lyrics were written by Marsh and Gladys
Yoakum Wright.The song is comprised of three verses and achorus, as follows:
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"Texas, Our Texas"
Texas, Our Texas! all hail the mighty State!
Texas, Our Texas! so wonderful so great!
Boldest and grandest, withstanding ev'ry test
O Empire wide and glorious, you stand supremely blest.
(chorus)
Texas, O Texas! your freeborn single star,
Sends out its radiance to nations near and far,
Emblem of Freedom! it set our hearts aglow,
With thoughts of San Jacinto and glorious Alamo.
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(chorus)
Texas, dear Texas! from tyrant grip now free,
Shines forth in splendor, your star of destiny!
Mother of heroes, we come your children true,
Proclaiming our allegiance, our faith, our love for you.
Chorus God bless you Texas! And keep you brave and strong,
That you may grow in power and worth, throughout the ages
long.
God bless you Texas! And keep you brave and strong,
That you may grow in power and worth, throughout the ageslong.
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THE TEXAS STATE TREE:
PECAN
The pecan is a large tree native to North America. It bears sweet edible nuts, deep
brown in color, that range from 1 to 2 inches in length.
The mature pecan tree is usually 70 to 100 feet tall, as shown above, but can grow astall as 150 feet and higher. The native pecan trees shown are estimated to be over 150
years old. Their trunks are more than three feet in diameter.
Texas is the largest producer of native pecans, and is second only to Georgia in the
production of hybrid (orchard grown) varieties. The pecan became the Texas state tree by
act of the Texas Legislature in 1919. Governor James Hogg favored the tree so much that
he requested that one be planted at his gravesite.
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TEXAS RED GRAPEFRUIT
The Texas red grapefruit was designated the official state fruit by
the 73rd Legislature in 1993. Texas red grapefruit is grown in the
Lower Rio Grande Valley.
Texas produces the following trademarked categories of
grapefruit:
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Ruby-SweetIncludes the famous Ruby Red, and other redder varieties - Henderson and
Ray. Its smooth, yellow skin is naturally tinged with a reddish blush, and an
interior color 3 to 5 times redder than the Ruby Red.
Rio Star
Combines the two reddest varieties - Rio Red and Star Ruby grapefruit. It hasan overall blush on the exterior peel with a deep red interior color which is 7 to
10 times redder than the Ruby Red.
Flame
Red but not too red, with the same sweet, delectable taste as the Ruby-Sweet
and Rio Star. Available at certain times from October through May.
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PEPPER: JALAPEO
The popularity of hot peppers has been growing since Columbus introduced them to
the Americas. Within a century, hot chilies enhanced meals worldwide. The United State's
demand for jalapeos keeps rising 50 to 20 percent a year due to the popularity ofMexican and Tex Mex foods. Americans' consumption of jalapeo-flavored tortilla and
potatoe chips in 1991 came to 17 million pounds which makes this a valuable crop in
Texas and the United States. The demand for this crop keeps increasing as grocery stores
demand more jalapeos to stockpile on their shelves. Most Texas grown jalapeos end up
in salsas or hot sauces. National sauce sales research showed that $674 million (41 million
gal.) was produced in 1991, and Texas produced more than one-half of that.
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THE TEXAS STATE INSECT:
MONARCH BUTTERFLY The Monarch Butterfly became the Texas state insect by a 1995 resolution of the state
legislature. The resolution was introduced by Representative Arlene Wohlgemuth on behalf
of students in her district.The Monarch is unique among butterflies in that it is the only
species of butterfly that does not hibernate, but migrates in changing seasons. It undergoes
four changes in form (metamorphoses) during its lifetime:
It begins as a tiny egg.
In the second stage it becomes a black, yellow and white striped caterpillar (larva).
During this stage, the caterpillar sheds its skin (molts) up to four times as it grows to its full
length of about two inches.
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In its third stage, the monarch forms a protective covering
called a chrysalis, or pupa. This pupa is shiny and green with
gold speckles.
In its final stage, the monarch emerges from the pupa as a
beautiful black and orange butterfly. This entire process takes about a month. There are
usually three to four generations of monarchs produced each
year.
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TEXAS CHILI
This is a spicy stew brewed with pride in Texas. Many
communities have "chili cookoffs" to see who can makethe hottest chili!
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THANKSGIVING
IN TEXAS
An annual Thanksgiving Day tradition for almost 60 years,
the HEB Holiday Parade signifies the official beginning of the
holiday season in the Houston area.