1. “ What attracts you in Texas?” made by a group of students “STILYAGY” of the 10 form Secondary school Telikovka English teacher: Kulakova E.V. 2012 year

2. Texas is the second largest U.S. state, behind Alaska, with an area of 268,820 square Miles (696,200 km2). It is 10% larger than France and almost twice as large as Germany or Japan, though it ranks only 27th worldwide amongst country subdivisions by size. If it were a country, Texas would be the 40th largest behind Chile and Zambia. Map of the State of Texas

3. Motto: Friendship Fag of Texas The flag was adopted as the state flag when Texas became the 28th state in 1845. As with the flag of the United States, the blue stands for loyalty, the white represents purity, and the red is for bravery.

4. The Third Congress of the Republic of Texas modified the seal in 1839, adding a live oak branch (to represent strength) and an olive branch (to represent peace). The resulting design, basically, is the one used today. When Texas joined the United States in 1845, the design of the seal was retained, with the change only of the word "Republic" to "State". The reverse of the Texas state seal (above right) developed much later than the obverse. It was adopted in 1961. The reverse of the seal is used only as a decorative symbol. Unlike the obverse seal, the reverse does not carry with it any legal use or significance.

5. Largest Cities:  Houston Dallas  San Antonio Austin  El Paso Fort Worth

6. Scientifically named Lupinus texensis, the bluebonnet is also called buffalo clover, wolf flower, and (by the Mexicans) el conejo. It was adopted as the official state flower by the Texas Legislature in 1901.

7. Ask any Texan, and you will no doubt learn that the mockingbird has the prettiest song of any bird native to North America. That's perhaps the chief reason the "mocker" was adopted as the state bird of Texas in 1927. The mimus polyglottos, as the mockingbird is known scientifically, is about ten inches in length, including its relatively long tail. It has a light gray coat and a whitish underside. Its wings and tail are darker gray with white patches.

8. Dasypodidae Gray.Armadillo Blue lacy Texas cow Big Tex has presided over every Texas State Fair since 1952

9.  Texas is located in the S Central part of the USA and is bounded by Oklahoma, across the Red River except in the Texas panhandle ; Arkansas ; Louisiana, across the Sabine River ; the Gulf of Mexico ; Mexico, across the Rio Grande River and New Mexico. Highest Point: Guadalupe Peak; 8,749 feet Lowest Point: Gulf coast; sea level

10. Lake Alan HenryPalo Duro Canyon Hill Country A desert in the West of Texas Landscapes

11. The current Texas Constitution was adopted in 1876. Like many states, it explicitly provides for a separation of powers. The state's Bill of Rights is much larger than its federal counterpart, and has provisions unique to Texas. The Texas State Capitol, Austin,. The Capitol was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 and was recognized as a National Historic Landmark in 1986.Texas State Capitol

12.  Texas has a plural executive branch system limiting the power of the Governor. Except for the Secretary of State, voters elect executive officers independently making candidates being directly answerable to the public, not the Governor.This election system has led to some executive branches split between parties.executive branchSecretary of State  The executive branch positions consist of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Comptroller of Public Accounts, Land Commissioner, Attorney General, Agriculture Commissioner, the three-member Texas Railroad Commission, the State Board of Education, and the Secretary of State.GovernorLieutenant GovernorTexas Railroad Commission  The bicameral Texas Legislature consists of the House of Representatives, with 150 members, and a Senate, with 31 members. The Speaker of the House leads the House, and the Lieutenant Governor, the Senate. The Legislature meets in regular session biennially, but the Governor can call for special sessions as often as desired.bicameralTexas LegislatureHouse of RepresentativesSenateSpeaker of the House  The state's fiscal year spans from the previous calendar year's September 1 to the current year's August 31. Thus, the FY 2012 dates from September 1, 2011 through August 31, 2012fiscal year

13. Texas, Our Texas! all hail the mighty State! Texas, Our Texas! so wonderful so great! Boldest and grandest, withstanding ev'ry test O Empire wide and glorious, you stand supremely blest. (chorus) Texas, O Texas! your freeborn single star, Sends out its radiance to nations near and far, Emblem of Freedom! it set our hearts aglow, With thoughts of San Jacinto and glorious Alamo. (chorus) Texas, dear Texas! from tyrant grip now free, Shines forth in splendor, your star of destiny! Mother of heroes, we come your children true, Proclaiming our allegiance, our faith, our love for you. Chorus God bless you Texas! And keep you brave and strong, That you may grow in power and worth, throughout the ages long. It was adopted by the Legislature in 1929

14. Some interesting facts about the symbols and sights of Texas attracted us a lot. We think that this State is worth visiting and seeing. WELCOME TO TEXAS!

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