2. Texas Nicole P., Elise S., Jake C.

3. Capital City, Major Cities, Region in the U.S. Austin Dallas, Houston, San Antonio Southwest region

4. Population, Nickname 22220,851,820 people LLLLone star state, Nickname

5. State flag, State Bird, State tree State Flag State bird, Mocking bird State tree, Pecan

6. Geography  Texas is the largest of the 48 states because of its massive landforms. They have swamps, pine trees, and vast oil fields, Gulf Coast, Rico Grande Valley.  The Comal River, is the shortest river in Texas, is only 2 ½ miles long.

7. History Texas was an international state from 1836 till 1845. Dr. Pepper was invented in Waco in 1885.

8. Economy, Industries, Jobs Texas leads the USA in its production of oil and natural gas. You can be a farmer because of the great climate. You can be a farmer because of the great climate.

9. Popular attractions and Sports Teams National Museum of Pacific War, Johnson Space Center, Caverns of Sonora, The Alamo. National Museum of Pacific War, Johnson Space Center, Caverns of Sonora, The Alamo. Dallas Cowboys Pro NFL, Houston Texans Pro NFL. Dallas Cowboys Pro NFL, Houston Texans Pro NFL.

10. Famous People and College/University Buddy Holly was a musician. Mary Kay Ash was a cosmetic. Devry University’s Ketler school of management-Houston Galleria

11. Resources used  www.shgresources.com www.shgresources.com  www.50states.com www.50states.com  www.worldbookonline.com www.worldbookonline.com  www.culturegrams.com www.culturegrams.com