You might be from Texas “IF” you know:
* Texas is the only state to enter the United States by a joint resolution treaty rather than territorial annexation.
* 3 former Presidents of the United States hail from Texas..Lyndon B. Johnson, George Bush and George W. Bush.
* The dome of the capitol building in Austin towers seven feet higher than the nation’s capitol in Washington!
* The 825,000 acre King Ranch in South Texas is larger than the state of Rhode Island.
* Dr. Pepper was “invented” in Waco Texas in 1885 and is the oldest of the major brands of soft drinks in the United States.
* Bugs Bunny’s catchphrase “What’s up Doc?” originated in the 1920’s at North Dallas H.S.
* The Bowie knife is named after the Alamo Battle hero – Jim Bowie.
* Oscar, the Academy Award statuette is named for Texan, Oscar Pierce.* Bluebonnets are BIG in the hearts of Texans.
You might be from Austin, Texas “IF” you know:
* Austin is the home to North America’s largest urban bat population.
* The Hook’em Horns popular hand signal is the official symbol of the Texas Longhorns.
* Austin natives call themselves “Austinities.”
* Austin’s slogan is “Keep Austin Weird.”
* Spinning under the Zilker Park Christmas tree is part of your holiday ritual.
* You haven’t tasted real Texas BBQ until you have stood in line at Franklin’s.
* Austin has the only Formula One Race track in the United States.
* Austin has more restaurants per square mile than any other United States city.
Come visit Texas…..better yet Austin, Texas!
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