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Texas
This category covers questions about Texas, the second largest state in the United States. Texas has had six different nations rule it, making it the only state to have had six flags flown over it. Texas is one of three states to have existed as an independent nation and the only state legally permitted to secede from the Union.
13,869 Questions
What is the weather in the north central plains?
Climate in the north central region can be extreme. In the winter it's cold, but in the summer it can be the hottest area in Texas
How long does it take mail to get from Minnesota to Houston Texas?
First Class Mail is delivered in three to five days.
Can a convicted felon obtain a handgun in Texas?
No. Felons are prohibited by federal law from owning or even possessing a handgun. It is possible, under some circumstances, for a felon to have his rights restored.
Added: Actually . . . I believe that Texas MIGHT have some statute that DOES allow felons to possess firearms under very limited circumstances (e.g.: only in their residences) but have not researched the exact statute.
When did Texas became apart of the US?
According to the Handbook of Texas Online, Congress admitted Texas to the U.S. as a state of the Union on December 29, 1845.
Why did the Spanish decide to leave Texas?
They lost interest in texas because the natives had depleted the spain people and spain did not want to risk anymore people so they left........
Where is the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth Texas located?
Kimbell Art Museum is located in Fort Worth, Texas. The museum boasts collections of international art ranging from antiquities to 20th century contemporary art.
What is the cost of tuition at Stephen f Austin university?
Texas State University, instate costs $7508 including books and supplies amount.
Out state costs $14,948 including books and supplies amount.
What is the current population of San Antonio?
It is 1,327,407 according to the 2010 US Census.
The 2010 US Census recorded 1,327,407 residents in the city proper and a metropolitan population of 2,142,508.
Why did the Union want control of Texas?
According to one Texan, keeping them enslaved was the primary goal of the state in joining the Confederacy
What is the motto of Texas Department of Public Safety?
The motto of Texas Department of Public Safety is 'Courtesy, Service, Protection'.
How far is Wichita falls tx to brownsville tx?
665 miles taking this route:
- Follow U.S. 287 SOUTH, towards FT. WORTH, from Wichita Falls, to I-35W SOUTH to FT. WORTH.
- Follow I-35 SOUTH all the way down to I-410 SOUTH at EXIT 163, near San Antonio, via TX-130 TOLL - SOUTH (EXIT 265 off I-35) (& TX-45 TOLL) to bypass AUSTIN.
- Take I-410 SOUTH, around to I-37 SOUTH to CORPUS CHRISTI at EXIT 41.
- Take I-37 SOUTH to I-69/U.S. 77 SOUTH to KINGSVILLE at EXIT 14.
- Continue on U.S. 77 SOUTH to BROWNSVILLE.
Is it legal to sell glass pipes in Texas?
NO Glass smoking pipes are not illegal in Texas. There are hundreds of shops all over Texas that legally sell them. The are manufactured and sold with the sole intent to be used with tobacco and other legal smoking herbs.
How far is Austin Texas from Fort Hood Texas?
It is 69 miles (1 hour, 28 minutes) from Austin, Texas to Fort Hood, Texas if you travel via I-35 North and TX-195 West.
What prompted Spanish officials to make a stronger effort to establish colonies in eastern Texas?
the fear of French settlements there
Where did US immigrants come to Texas from?
Immigrants can come to Texas from anywhere in the world. It is most common for Mexicans to emigrate to Texas, due to the close proximity.
What was Antonio Lopez DE Santa Anna's role in the Texas Revolution and the war with Mexico?
He was president of Mexico as well as supreme commander of the Mexican forces.
When did Mexico stop payment on its debt to the US because of dispute over the Texas-Mexico border?
Since Texas joined the United States (December 29, 1845). Not too long after, such disputes became overt clashes between US and Mexican forces, resulting in the Mexican-American War (1846-1848).
