# Texas

> state of the United States of America

**Wikidata**: [Q1439](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1439)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/texas

## Summary
Texas is a constituent political state of the United States of America, admitted to the union on December 29, 1845. Known as "The Lone Star State" with the official motto "Friendship," it is the successor to the sovereign Republic of Texas and is the largest state in the contiguous United States by land area.

## Key Facts
- **Official Name:** State of Texas
- **Inception Date:** December 29, 1845
- **Capital:** Austin (seat of Travis County)
- **Nicknames:** The Lone Star State; TX; Tex.
- **Motto:** Friendship
- **Preceded By:** Republic of Texas (1836–1846)
- **Population:** 29,145,505 (latest recorded); historical counts include 28,995,881 (2020) and 25,145,561 (2010)
- **Total Area:** 696,241.0 km²
- **ISO Code:** US-TX
- **Highest Point:** Guadalupe Peak
- **Major Regions:** Panhandle, Gulf Coast, South Texas, West Texas, Central Texas, North Texas, Trans-Pecos, Llano Estacado, Edwards Plateau
- **Major University Systems:** University of Texas System, Texas A&M University System, Texas State University System

## FAQs
### What is the historical origin of Texas?
Texas was originally part of Mexican Texas and the Centralist Republic of Mexico before becoming the sovereign Republic of Texas on March 2, 1836. It operated as an independent nation with capitals at Washington-on-the-Brazos, Houston, and Austin until its annexation by the United States in 1845.

### What are the primary geographic and environmental features of the state?
The state features diverse ecoregions such as the Chihuahuan Desert, Great Plains, Texas Blackland Prairies, and the Tamaulipan mezquital. Major river systems include the Rio Grande, Red River, Brazos, Trinity, and Sabine, while significant landmarks include the Guadalupe Mountains National Park and the Big Thicket National Preserve.

### Which major educational and research institutions are based in Texas?
Texas is home to several prominent systems, including the University of Texas at Austin, UT Dallas, UT Tyler, and the world-renowned UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Other notable institutions include Texas A&M University–Central Texas, Tarleton State University, Texas Southern University, and private entities like St. Edward's University and Baylor University.

### What major infrastructure and transportation networks serve Texas?
The state is a hub for travel with major airports like Dallas/Fort Worth International and Houston Executive, and is traversed by Interstates 10, 20, 30, 35, 40, 44, and 69. Rail services include Amtrak's Texas Eagle and Sunset Limited, as well as the Trinity Railway Express and the proposed Texas Central high-speed line

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