Symbols and Regions of Texas

What is the body of water called that borders Texas?

Gulf of Mexico

What country is to the South of Texas?

Mexico

What states border Texas?

New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Lousiana

Texas Flag

The flag of the Lone Star State has one star and red, white and blue on it.

Mockingbird

The state bird

Bluebonnet

The state flower

Topaz

The state gem

Pecan Tree

The state tree

State Seal of Texas

You can find the state seal in government offices and on official state documents.

Mountains and Basins

driest part of the state, includes cities such as El Paso. Economic Resources include:farming,ranching,oil, and gas

The Great Plains

mostly flat land except for Palo Duro Canyon. Major cities are Lubbock and Amarillo. There is a lot of farming of cotton and ranching in this area.

North Central Plains

mostly grasslands and rolling hills. Major cities include Forth Worth, San Angelo, Wichita Falls; Region is mostly a rural farming, ranching, and agricultural area

Coastal Plains

this is the wettest region in Texas and also the largest. The most people live in this region as well. Major cities include Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin and the Rio Grande Valley