Texas - Like A Whole Other Country
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Capital, Austin.
Largest cities, Houston, Dallas and San Antonio.
Nickname, Lone Star State.
Motto, Friendship.
State flower, bluebonnet.
State tree, pecan.
Texas State Pledge of Alligence, "Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible."
Texas derives its name from tejas, an Indian word which means friendly. Although that ancient language is no longer heard, the essence of tejas survives in today's Texas -- a land of many wonders. From darkly rich central prairies and cattle empires, to sandy beaches and mile-high mountains, Texas is a land of diversity. You are invited to explore and enjoy. With its beautiful landscapes, warm weather, strong school systems and Southern hospitality, Texas remains a popular choice for people looking to relocate. At over 267,000 square miles in size, Texas is an all-American state where residents take great pride in their rich and diverse tradition of arts and strong cultural heritage.
Supported by a strong economy and steady employment growth, Texans truly know how to live it up "big." Texas has an excellent overall cost of living and is the fourth most affordable state in the country. Statewide, the cost of living is about 12% the national average with a median home price of $136,500 and an average price of near $174,000. Texas has the luxury of being one of the few states to not have any corporate, inheritance or personal income tax, and has one of the lowest state and local tax burdens in the nation. As far as its larger cities, the city of Houston has cost of living that is lower than any other large metropolitan area in the country, with the median price for a single family home costing $150,000. Affordable price tags on homes and a strong job market have helped the housing market in this area remain strong despite sagging sales in other parts of the country. This same trend of affordable living and hot real estate markets can be seen across the state of Texas, from its big cities to its rural towns.
Places of interest in the state include The Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center is in the Houston area, Big Bend National Park, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Padre Island National Seashore, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and the Alamo. Among the many institutions of higher learning in Texas are the University of Texas, mainly at Austin, but with large branches at Arlington, El Paso, and the Dallas suburb of Richardson, Baylor University in Waco, University of North Texas in Denton, Texas A & M University in College Station, Praire View A & M University in Prairie View, Texas Tech University in Lubbock and Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, just to name a few.
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1380 N Us Hwy 287 Ste. 104
Mansfield, Tx 76063
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