TEXAS
TEXAS
Texas offers a bold blend of culture, history, and wide-open landscapes. Start in Austin, the state capital, known for its live music, creative energy, and food truck scene. In San Antonio, walk the River Walk and explore the Alamo’s storied past.
Venture into Hill Country for rolling vineyards, bluebonnet fields, and charming small towns like Fredericksburg. Houston and Dallas add urban flair, with world-class museums, diverse neighborhoods, and booming food scenes.
Out west, Big Bend National Park stuns with desert solitude and star-filled skies, while the Gulf Coast offers beaches, birdwatching, and coastal charm. From brisket and breakfast tacos to Tex-Mex and kolaches, the state’s flavors are as big as its personality.
Whether you’re two-stepping in a dance hall or driving long stretches of scenic highway, every region of Texas offers its own take on hospitality, heritage, and adventure—each one as unforgettable as the last.
TEXAS: ESSENTIAL FACTS FOR TRAVLERS
- Population: ~30.5 million (2024 estimate)
- Date of Statehood: December 29, 1845 (28th U.S. state)
- Capital: Austin
- Largest City: Houston
- Size: ~268,600 square miles (2nd largest U.S. state, after Alaska)
- Nickname: The Lone Star State
- Time Zone: Central Time (CT); Mountain Time in far west Texas
- Geography: Deserts, pine forests, plains, hill country, coastline, and mountains
- Climate: Ranges from humid subtropical in the east to arid desert in the west; hot summers, mild winters
TEXAS: ESSENTIAL FACTS FOR TRAVLERS
- Population: ~30.5 million (2024 estimate)
- Date of Statehood: December 29, 1845 (28th U.S. state)
- Capital: Austin
- Largest City: Houston
- Size: ~268,600 square miles (2nd largest U.S. state, after Alaska)
- Nickname: The Lone Star State
- Time Zone: Central Time (CT); Mountain Time in far west Texas
- Geography: Deserts, pine forests, plains, hill country, coastline, and mountains
- Climate: Ranges from humid subtropical in the east to arid desert in the west; hot summers, mild winters
TEXAS NATIONAL PARKS