The state tree is the pecan tree.

Texas has a large number of state parks and natural areas, including Big Bend National Park.

The state hosts South by Southwest (SXSW), a major annual festival in Austin celebrating music, film, and interactive media.

Texas has several major sports teams, including the Dallas Cowboys (NFL) and Houston Astros (MLB).

The state reptile is the Texas horned lizard.

The Dallas-Fort Worth area is one of the largest metropolitan areas in the U.S.

Texas leads the nation in wind power production.

The state has a significant Hispanic population, contributing to its rich cultural diversity.

Texas is known for its rodeo culture, with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo being one of the largest in the world.

The state insect is the monarch butterfly.