Area: 266,807 square miles
Population: 239 04380
Capital: Austin
Language: English (Spanish spoken by many people)
Religion: All Religions are represented in the state
Time Zone: GMT -6 & -7
Electricity: 110 volts AC 50Hz
Passport: Recommended by all tourists.
Currency: U.S. Dollar (100 Cents)
Health: No special inoculations are necessary.
Climate: Like other attributes of the state, Texas climate is varied, but with one predominant characteristic -- sunshine. Summer temperatures can reach the low 90's, while winter temperatures will be in the low 50's, with occasional light snowfall not uncommon.
International Dialing Code: 1 + Area Code
While in Texas why not visit the Austin Art Car Parade. an accelerating experience for car lovers with their amazing display of Art, Automobiles and Bicycles to gaze your eyes upon. This is truly every car lovers dream experience.
The largest of the contiguous states, Texas boasts more than 5,000 species of wild flowers, and more than 6,000 square miles of fresh water. There are four national forests in Texas and 22 million acres of woodland. Houston, Dallas and San Antonio are among the nation's 10 largest cities. Tourism is the 3rd largest industry and Texas is the 5th largest producer of wine in the U.S.A.
