Texas

Region · 🇺🇸 United States

Population 29,145,505

Area 688,325 km²

Time zone America/Chicago

Official website texas.gov

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Texas Essentials

Texas Essentials showcases the state's historical and modern landmarks, from the 18th-century Spanish missions of San Antonio to the 561-foot Reunion Tower in Dallas. It features the 311,000-acre Big Bend Ranch State Park and the 66-acre Dallas Arboretum, alongside cultural sites like the San Antonio Museum of Art. The selection also highlights Austin’s Grade 1 racing track, Circuit of The Americas, and Houston’s multi-story Waterwall Park.

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Texas Dams

Texas features a diverse array of dams that serve as critical infrastructure for power generation, irrigation, and water management. This list includes Wirtz Dam, a hydroelectric facility built in the mid-20th century to create Lake Lyndon B. Johnson. Other structures, like the Fort Parker State Park Lake Dam, highlight the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps during the 1930s. These sites define the state's recreational landscape, ranging from large-scale utility projects to smaller municipal reservoirs.

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Texas Airports

This collection features a diverse range of Texas aviation facilities, from the major international hub of Austin-Bergstrom (ABIA) to specialized regional airfields. It includes Garner Field in Uvalde, Aransas County Airport near the Gulf Coast, and the high-altitude Marfa Municipal Airport. These gateways provide essential connectivity for the state's metropolitan centers, coastal regions, and the remote desert landscapes of the Trans-Pecos, supporting both commercial travel and general aviation across the Lone Star State.

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Religious Sites in Texas

Texas’ spiritual landscape features a blend of historical colonial architecture and modern cultural landmarks. This selection includes the 18th-century Mission San Juan Capistrano, part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, constructed from hand-carved Italian marble. From the Renaissance Revival style of St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica to the traditional South Indian Dravidian architecture of the Sri Meenakshi Temple, these sites represent the state's diverse Catholic, Protestant, and Hindu heritage across urban and rural regions.

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Texas Parks & Gardens

This collection highlights the diverse outdoor spaces across Texas, from the 66-acre Dallas Arboretum and Houston’s iconic 64-foot semicircular Waterwall to the coastal dunes of Mustang Island State Park. Visitors can explore the historic Pioneer Plaza in downtown Dallas, the riverside trails of Blanco State Park, and the birding opportunities at the South Texas Botanical Gardens. The list also includes Lake Corpus Christi, Fort Parker, and the Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site, offering a mix of recreational water activities and regional history.

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Texas Museums

This collection spans Texas history from the 18th-century Spanish mission of The Alamo to the aerospace achievements at the Frontiers of Flight Museum. Visitors can explore the 19th-century Victorian architecture of the Fulton Mansion, the restored historic structures of Dallas Heritage Village, and specialized collections like the Texas Prison Museum. The list also features presidential history at Lyndon B. Johnson’s boyhood home, global art at the San Antonio Museum of Art, and unique local heritage sites ranging from the King Ranch Museum to the George Observatory.

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Texas Natural Attractions

Texas offers a broad spectrum of geological and hydrological features, from the constant-level Lake Lyndon B. Johnson in the Hill Country to the high-desert peaks of the Trans-Pecos. This collection highlights significant landmarks including Madrid Falls, the state’s second-tallest waterfall, and the coastal waters of Tres Palacios Bay. These sites showcase the state's diverse terrain, encompassing rugged limestone cliffs, remote volcanic peaks like Horse Mountain, and vital water reservoirs such as Lake Kickapoo.

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