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15 Things All Texans Know To Be True

God bless Texas.

Sarah Claibourn

Jul 04, 2016

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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Texas will always be my home, wherever I am. These are just some of the things that all Texans know to be true about our home state.

1. The weather is extremely temperamental.

Monday, it’s sunny and 75, Tuesday, there is a tornado warning and Wednesday, there is a chance of snow? Excuse me?

2. You can drive 10 hours and still not be out of state.

When you live in Texas, road trips are no little task. Many times the longest part of the trip is getting out of Texas!

3. Whataburger is better than anything else.

First, it’s pronounced “waterburger." Second, nothing compares. Third, what can be better than 24/7 service?

4. The state fair is really the greatest.

Big Tex, corny dogs, deep-fried everything, cars shows galore, live music, plus all of the usual fair works!

5. The sunsets are like no other.

There are no words to explain this one. Only what the eyes can see.

6. Texas-shaped everything.

No joke. EVERYTHING can be Texas-shaped. Mugs, waffle makers, pasta, coffee tables, earrings, or even grills! This is serious business, people.

7. Dr. Pepper is practically the state drink.

Originating in Waco, this popular soft drink is considered liquid gold in the great state.

8. Sports are kind of a big deal.

Friday night high school football games are a Texas tradition, college football games are as important as holidays and we take “Baseball is America’s pastime” seriously. Go Rangers!

9. Spring is the best because of the fields of bluebonnets.

Until you’ve experienced a field of bluebonnets, you haven’t lived life to the fullest. Also, are you even Texan if you haven’t taken pictures in them?

10. You can’t get proper Tex-Mex outside of Texas.

Trust me, I’ve tried many “Tex-Mex” restaurants outside of Texas and nothing comes close.

11. When you go to school out of state, fellow Texans question why you are leaving God’s country.

Yeah, so maybe other states aren’t as bad as we say they are, but none of them will ever truly feel like home.

12. When you make non-Texan friends, you often annoy them with your undying love and pride for your home state.

Sorry, not sorry. Love y’all.

13. Everything is bigger and better in Texas.

What they say is true. Everything is bigger and better in Texas.

14. We have the most state pride.

Obviously.

15. And why shouldn’t we? We are, after all, the greatest state.

“If a man’s from Texas, he’ll tell you. If he’s not, why embarrass him by asking?” -John Gunther

God bless Texas!

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God bless Texas.

1. The weather is extremely temperamental.

2. You can drive 10 hours and still not be out of state.

3. Whataburger is better than anything else.

4. The state fair is really the greatest.

5. The sunsets are like no other.

6. Texas-shaped everything.

7. Dr. Pepper is practically the state drink.

8. Sports are kind of a big deal.

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10. You can’t get proper Tex-Mex outside of Texas.

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14. We have the most state pride.

15. And why shouldn’t we? We are, after all, the greatest state.

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