<p>Texas has 254 wonderful counties.  But we might have 284, or maybe we did but are down some.  Or are we?  What???  Learn about counties of Texas that were created, disappeared, were repealed, or maybe still exist.  Oh yeah, we gave a couple to the USA (you’re welcome, New Mexico) and Oklahoma stole one.  Learn more in the latest episode of Wise About Texas.</p>
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Texas has 254 wonderful counties. But we might have 284, or maybe we did but are down some. Or are we? What??? Learn about counties of Texas that were created, disappeared, were repealed, or maybe still exist. Oh yeah, we gave a couple to the USA (you’re welcome, New Mexico) and Oklahoma stole one. Learn more in the latest episode of Wise About Texas. Share Post Share

<p>Texas has 254 wonderful counties.&nbsp;&nbsp;But we might have 284, or maybe we did but are down some.&nbsp;&nbsp;Or are we?&nbsp;&nbsp;What???&nbsp;&nbsp;Learn about counties of Texas that were created, disappeared, were repealed, or maybe still exist.&nbsp;&nbsp;Oh yeah, we gave a couple to the USA (you’re welcome, New Mexico) and Oklahoma stole one.&nbsp;&nbsp;Learn more in the latest episode of Wise About Texas.</p>

		
						
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