Texas has the highest number of millionaires in the nation.
There are more than 2,000 billionaires in the state, compared to about 2,000 in California.
Texas has the largest concentration of Fortune 500 companies in the country.
Texas has the second-largest state budget.
The state spends more than $100 billion on public education annually, and the per pupil spending in Texas is $7,000 higher than the national average.
Cotton field in central Texas with windmills. Texas ranks second for producing wind energy and first for cotton production.
Texas ranks first in the nation for its production of cotton and corn.
The state ranks second in the nation for producing wind energy.
Texas has the largest oil reserves in the world and the third-largest producer of crude oil in the U.S., behind only Alaska and Oklahoma.
It is also the nation’s leading producer of petrochemicals.
Historical Facts About Texas
Before Europeans settled in Texas, it was the land of Native American tribes.
When the Spanish settlers first arrived in Texas, they were greeted by the friendly Caddo tribe. They said Tay-yas, which means “friends,” and the sound of the word “Texas”.
Texas has been ruled by Spain, France, Mexico and others.
When Texas became the Republic of Texas, its first president was Sam Houston.
Before Texas became a U.S. state, it fought for its independence from Mexico.
Texas is called the “Lone Star State” because it was the only state to join the United States after it was founded in 1776.
Texas Tourism Facts
Texas is the forth-largest state in terms of tourism receipts.
Texas is the fifth-largest state in terms of tourism receipts
Texas has more than 10,000 hotels and resorts, including the world’s largest golf resort.
There are more than 600 public golf courses in the state.
Houston golf course in Hermann park conservancy at Texas, one of the many golf courses in Texas.