that is a cat faced spider
The happy face spider, aka Theridion grallator
WHAT KIND OF SPIDER IS A WHITE SPIDER WITH A BRIGHT ORANGE PATTERN ON ITS BACK
a very cute spider
Often called a zipper spider or writing spider.
From the description, this sounds like an Arrowshaped Micrathena spider. It's a variety of the orb weaver and is known for its bright colors and spikes.
The happy face spider, aka Theridion grallator
It is the marbled golden orb weaver.
black widow No this isn't a black widow...their red or orange markings are on the spiders belly since Black widows hang under their webs. The best guess is a jumping spider if the markings are visible when the spider is walking around. The Australian Redback Widow is the exception to the rule, it's markings as it's name implies on on the back.
A false widow spider is a spider that is known to have a skull depicted on its back. This spider also has orange legs.
WHAT KIND OF SPIDER IS A WHITE SPIDER WITH A BRIGHT ORANGE PATTERN ON ITS BACK
The spider you are referring to is likely the marbled orb-weaver spider (Araneus marmoreus). This spider is known for its bright orange coloration with black spots or diamonds on its back. It is a common sight in many regions, including Texas.
A wolf spider variation.
It is called the black widow spider (Referred to as the black widow), it is a spider with a strong neurotoxin. With respect to the body size, they have longer legs and smaller abdomen. They are usually dark brown, has yellow stripes, and a yellow hourglass spot.
brownrecluse
a very cute spider
some pink crab spiders (Ozyptila praticola) appear grey and pink.
I dunno but i live in St. Louis and i had one with a furry body and a round orange spot on its back. Cant find out the species.....