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Texas Facts

Articles, guides, and practical Texas travel information tagged Texas Facts.

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If Texas Were a Country: Where the Lone Star State Ranks in GDP, Energy, and Global Power

Discover where Texas would rank globally in GDP, energy, trade, and land if it were an independent country, backed by official state and economic data.

14 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Dramatic supercell thunderstorm and lightning illumination over a West Texas highway at sunset

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Texas Weather Extremes: 15 Wild Records, Shocking Swings & Climate Figures

Explore 15 extreme Texas weather records and climate figures, from -23°F arctic freezes to 43-inch rainfalls and record-breaking tornadoes.

14 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Historic Texas town square and county courthouse at sunset with a Texas flag flying in the evening breeze

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25 Weird Texas Laws and Urban Legends: Real Historical Statutes vs. Debunked Myths

Fact-check 25 weird Texas laws and urban legends, from wire cutters and buffalo shooting to the 308-foot Capitol dome and beanless chili rules.

14 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Expansive highway stretching toward rugged desert mountains under an open West Texas sky

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Mind-Blowing Texas Geography Facts: 15 Scale & Distance Stats That Sound Fake

Explore 15 mind-blowing Texas geography facts backed by USGS and TxDOT data, from El Paso's California proximity to ranches larger than Rhode Island.

10 min readUpdated Oct 2026