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History |
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Date of Statehood |
December 29, 1845 |
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Population 1850 |
212,592 |
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Population 1900 |
3,048,710 |
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Population 1950 |
7,711,194 | |
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Geography |
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Capital |
Austin |
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Largest City |
Houston |
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Second Largest City |
San Antonio |
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Persons per square mile |
80 | |
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Texas in Business |
2000 |
2004 |
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Dentist Offices |
6,965 |
7,453 |
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Amusement Parks |
49 |
48 |
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Fast Food Restaurants |
15,116 |
17,210 |
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Toy Stores |
644 |
610 |
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Video/Disc Rental Stores |
1,454 |
1,426 |
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Zoos & Botanical Gardens |
26 |
36 |
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Candy & Nut Stores |
149 |
162 | |
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How People Get to Work |
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Drive Alone |
78% 79% |
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Car Pool |
15% 13% |
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Public Transportation |
2% | |
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Nickname |
Lone Star State |
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Flower |
Bluebonnet |
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Tree |
Pecan |
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Bird |
Mockingbird |
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Mammal |
Armadillo |
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Sport |
Rodeo |
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Musical Instrument |
Guitar |
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Fiber |
Cotton | | |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
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