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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.
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Where are the biggest mountains in Texas located?
Not a Tall Tale or a wee bit of exageration but just the facts: * Castle Peak - 2,400 feet. * Cerro Alto - 6.703 feet. * Cussetta Mountain - is a bump at 486 feet. * Double Mountain - 2,580 feet. * El Capitan of Tejas - 8,095 feet. * Emory Peak - 7.825 feet. * Guadalupe Peak - 8,748 feet. * Needle Peak of Tejas or Needle Peak of-Sierra Agula - 4, 608 feet. * North Franklin Peak - 7.192 feet. * Packsaddle Mountain - 1,628 feet. * Slipdown Mountain -1,385 feet. * Tackitt Mountain -1.305 feet. For a comparison: * Mount Rushmore sets at 5,725 feet and each carved sculpture is 60 feet tall, * Mount Mckinley (Denali) is 20,320 feet. * Mount Fuji is 12,388 feet. * Mount Everest sets with an elevation of 29,028 feet. * Colorado has 43 peaks above 14,000 feet and a mean or average height of 6,800 feet and its lowest point is at 3,315 feet.
Does the state of Texas allow the voters to recall their governor?
No, the State of Texas does not allow voters to recall their Governor. Within the United States, only eighteen states and the District of Columbia allow for the recall of state officials. Most of these states do not require specific grounds for recall, and the recall is performed through election.
In Texas the Governor may still be removed through impeachment, which is a legal process whereby the state legislature brings charges against the Governor, and the state senate acts as a jury with the power to remove them from office. The last impeachment of a Governor in the United States was of Rob Blagojevich, the former Governor of Illinois, on January 14th, 2009.
Texas does not provide for the recall of local officials either, although this is more common, with at least 29 states providing for recall elections at the level of local jurisdictions.
What was the significance of Hermandez v Texas?
It extended the fourteenth amendment protections to mexican americans
What is the most visited landmark in Texas?
The Alamo in San Antonio , the meteor crater near Odessa , the sand hills near Monahans , Big Bend National Park , 'Six Flags' amusement park , ~ see related link below to additional tourist attractions .
Is it illegal to gamble in Texas?
The Texas Legislature doesn't meet this year, but that hasn't stopped the growing pressure on state lawmakers for legalized casino gambling.
What are Qualifications to become a state senator in Texas?
The Texas Constitution specifies the formal qualifications for House and Senate members. All of these elected legislative officials must be citizens of the United States, qualified Texas voters, and residents of the districts they represent for one year immediately preceding a general election. In matters of state residence and age, however, qualifications differ between the two chambers.
House candidates must have resided in Texas for two years before being elected, whereas a Senate candidate must have five years of state residence. To be eligible for House membership, a person must be at least 21 years of age; to serve in the Senate, a person must be at least 26.
Why did Texas suffer shortages of goods during the civil war?
yes <---- Stupidest answer I've seen today.
Where is the town of Marfa located?
Marfa is located in the far west edge of Texas in the middle of the desert. Marfa is the county seat of Presidio. Located between the Davis Mountains on the west and Big Bend National Park on the East.
How did Corpus Christi Texas get its name?
On the Feast Day of Corpus Christi in 1519 the city site was discovered by Alonzo Alvarez de Pineda on what is now the Gulf Coast of Texas. The city took the name of the feast and of the "Body of Christ."
This is a summary of info from the official City of Corpus Christi web site...
Which factors contributed most to the growth of industry in Texas during the mid-20th century?
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The Bracero program
What is the closest major airport into Austin Texas?
The nearest major airport is Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW / KDFW). This airport has international and domestic flights from Dallas, Texas and is about 27 driving miles from the center of Denton.
What does Austin Texas map key look like?
it looks like a colorful map with capital ,cardinal directions and a lot of other stuff. hope this helps thanks
What is the average price of beer in Texas?
There are many different average prices of beer in Texas. These average prices depend on the brand of beer studied.
What things or words describe Texas?
Things or words that describe Texas might include:
- a large, expansive US State
- large cities such as Houston
- rural and urban
- cattle and cattle ranches
- ranches and ranchers
- horses and horse riders
When did the first Mexican immigrants come to Texas?
they came here by crossing the border and going on the border
Who are famous people who lived in Texas?
John Ardoin, Sandra Cisneros, J. Frank Dobie, Linda Ellerbee, Horton Foote, Joseph Galloway, Heloise, Patrica Highsmith, Robert E. Howard, Larry McMurty, Katherine Anne Porter, and Sergio Troncoso to name a few.
Can you have a full auto weapon in Texas?
Yes, with certain limitations. The Gun Control Act of 1968 barred further importation of fully automatic firearms for civil sales, and the Firearm Owners Protection Act of 1986 ceased domestic production of automatic firearms for civil sales, so, to be legally transferrable, they would have to be manufactured and tax stamped prior to 1968 (for imported weapons) or 1986 (for domestic weapons, including conversions of imported weapons made 922r compliant by replacing existing parts with US made compliance parts).
