Texas proyect

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TEXAS PROJECT

HERNNDEZ SILVA ADELA NAYELI

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TEXAS


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Texas is the second largestU.S. state by both area and

population, and the largest state by area in the contiguousUnited States. The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas"meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to

the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement inEast Texas.

Located in the South Central United States, Texas is

bordered by Mexico to the south, New Mexico to the west,Oklahoma to the north, Arkansas to the northeast, and

Louisiana to the east. Texas has an area of 268,820 squaremiles (696,200 km2), and a growing population of 25.1

million residents.
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STATE FLAG


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The state flag is a rectangle that has a width to length ratio of two to

three. It contains one blue vertical stripe that has a width equal to one-

third the length of the flag, and two equal horizontal stripes, with the

upper stripe white, the lower stripe red, and each having a length equal to

two-thirds the length of the flag. The flag has one white, regular five-

pointed star. The five-pointed star is located in the center of the blue

stripe, oriented so that one point faces upward, and sized so that the

diameter of a circle passing through the five points of the star is equal to

three-fourths the width of the blue stripe. The red and blue of the state

flag are the same colors used in the United States flag. The red, white,

and blue of the state flag represent, respectively, bravery, purity and

loyalty.


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TEXAS MOTTO

The state motto of Texas is simply "friendship." The word Texas is

from a Caddo Indian word "teyshas" meaning "friends" or "allies" .


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TEXAS SEALS

The state seal is required by law to be affixed to numerous documents, such as commissions for

elected and appointed state and local officials; patents for land from the state; executive acts of the

governor in criminal cases such as remissions of fines, reprieves, commutations of punishment,

extraditions, and pardons; state bonds; and all official documents issued from the office of the

secretary of state. The state arms and reverse of the state seal are used exclusively as symbols of

the state and do not have any independent legal significance.

Private use of the state seal, including the state arms and reverse of the state seal, is regulated

by law. The state seal may be used for commercial purposes only if a license is obtained from the

secretary of state and royalties are paid to the state. Persons seeking more information on private

use of the state seal should contact the office of the secretary of state. Additionally, it is a criminal

offense for a person other than a political officeholder knowingly to use a representation of the state

seal in political advertising.


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BLUEBONNET


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Named for its color and, it is said, the resemblance of its

petal to a woman's sunbonnet, the bluebonnet is the state

flower of Texas. It blooms in the early spring and can be

readily found in fields and along the roadsides throughoutcentral and south Texas.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.


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THE TEXAS STATE BIRD:MOCKINGBIRD


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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 song of the mockingbird is, in fact, a medley of the calls of many other

birds. Each imitation is repeated two or three times, then another song is

started, all in rapid succession. . It is common for an individual bird to have as

many as 25-30 songs in its repertory. The mockingbird is also known as a fierce protector of its nest and

environment. It is sometimes seen swooping down on a dog, cat or predator

that may be venturing too close to the bird's protected territory.

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.


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TEXAS FISH

Texas designated the Guadalupe bass(Micropterus treculi) as the official state

fish in 1989. The Guadalupe bass is foundonly in Texas, native to fast movingstreams in the central Hill Country

(including the headwaters of the SanAntonio, Guadalupe, and Colorado Rivers).


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THE TEXAS STATE SONG:

"TEXAS, OUR TEXAS"


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"Texas, Our Texas," the official state song of Texas, wasadopted by the Legislature in 1929 after being selected in a

state-wide competition. It was composed by William J. Marsh

of Fort Worth. The lyrics were written by Marsh and Gladys

Yoakum Wright.The song is comprised of three verses and achorus, as follows:


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"Texas, Our Texas"

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.


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(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.

God bless you Texas! And keep you brave and strong,

That you may grow in power and worth, throughout the ageslong.


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THE TEXAS STATE TREE:

PECAN

The pecan is a large tree native to North America. It bears sweet edible nuts, deep

brown in color, that range from 1 to 2 inches in length.

The mature pecan tree is usually 70 to 100 feet tall, as shown above, but can grow astall as 150 feet and higher. The native pecan trees shown are estimated to be over 150

years old. Their trunks are more than three feet in diameter.

Texas is the largest producer of native pecans, and is second only to Georgia in the

production of hybrid (orchard grown) varieties. The pecan became the Texas state tree by

act of the Texas Legislature in 1919. Governor James Hogg favored the tree so much that

he requested that one be planted at his gravesite.


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TEXAS RED GRAPEFRUIT

The Texas red grapefruit was designated the official state fruit by

the 73rd Legislature in 1993. Texas red grapefruit is grown in the

Lower Rio Grande Valley.

Texas produces the following trademarked categories of

grapefruit:


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Ruby-SweetIncludes the famous Ruby Red, and other redder varieties - Henderson and

Ray. Its smooth, yellow skin is naturally tinged with a reddish blush, and an

interior color 3 to 5 times redder than the Ruby Red.

Rio Star

Combines the two reddest varieties - Rio Red and Star Ruby grapefruit. It hasan overall blush on the exterior peel with a deep red interior color which is 7 to

10 times redder than the Ruby Red.

Flame

Red but not too red, with the same sweet, delectable taste as the Ruby-Sweet

and Rio Star. Available at certain times from October through May.


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PEPPER: JALAPEO

The popularity of hot peppers has been growing since Columbus introduced them to

the Americas. Within a century, hot chilies enhanced meals worldwide. The United State's

demand for jalapeos keeps rising 50 to 20 percent a year due to the popularity ofMexican and Tex Mex foods. Americans' consumption of jalapeo-flavored tortilla and

potatoe chips in 1991 came to 17 million pounds which makes this a valuable crop in

Texas and the United States. The demand for this crop keeps increasing as grocery stores

demand more jalapeos to stockpile on their shelves. Most Texas grown jalapeos end up

in salsas or hot sauces. National sauce sales research showed that $674 million (41 million

gal.) was produced in 1991, and Texas produced more than one-half of that.


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THE TEXAS STATE INSECT:

MONARCH BUTTERFLY The Monarch Butterfly became the Texas state insect by a 1995 resolution of the state

legislature. The resolution was introduced by Representative Arlene Wohlgemuth on behalf

of students in her district.The Monarch is unique among butterflies in that it is the only

species of butterfly that does not hibernate, but migrates in changing seasons. It undergoes

four changes in form (metamorphoses) during its lifetime:

It begins as a tiny egg.

In the second stage it becomes a black, yellow and white striped caterpillar (larva).

During this stage, the caterpillar sheds its skin (molts) up to four times as it grows to its full

length of about two inches.


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In its third stage, the monarch forms a protective covering

called a chrysalis, or pupa. This pupa is shiny and green with

gold speckles.

In its final stage, the monarch emerges from the pupa as a

beautiful black and orange butterfly. This entire process takes about a month. There are

usually three to four generations of monarchs produced each

year.


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TEXAS CHILI

This is a spicy stew brewed with pride in Texas. Many

communities have "chili cookoffs" to see who can makethe hottest chili!


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THANKSGIVING

IN TEXAS

An annual Thanksgiving Day tradition for almost 60 years,

the HEB Holiday Parade signifies the official beginning of the

holiday season in the Houston area.

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