Texans are easily the most prideful out of any of the other states' people. If you ask why we're so prideful, we can come up with a million reasons why we love our beautiful state so much.It might be because we have so much history behind us, it might be because we were our own country at one point, or it might be because we're proud of our excellent economy. All we know is that we LOVE our state and we are so proud to be a part of it. Here are 16 signs that you're a Texan. If you agree with most or even all of these, you're a super Texan.
1. You get more excited to go to H-E-B than you do Galveston.
Don't get me wrong, Galveston is fun for a day at the beach, but it's not the best in the U.S. But, H-E-B is for sure the best grocery store in the world. It's probably the only store where the off-brand is better than the real brand. From their in-store made tortillas, their HUGE wine and beer selection, and their Texas shaped tortilla chips, your heart is bound to beat a little faster when entering. They work hard to avoid GMO's and the entire store is covered in our amazing flag. Plus, JJ Watt is their spokesperson, how can you not love walking in and seeing him everywhere? Their slogan is literally, "Here everything's better." and it's true. (Sorry Dallas people, you can't relate to this one, but you can keep praying that H-E-B will make it's way to y'all).
2. You'll choose Shiner over Bud Light any day.
Who doesn't love a good local beer? Shiner beer (obviously from Shiner, Texas) has over a dozen different types of beer ranging from Shiner Bock to Cold Brew Coffee Ale. Now you have an excuse to start your day off with a beer. If you've got the time, stop by their brewery and take a tour of their charming place where they make the fantastic beer.
3. You probably have a Texas-shaped waffle maker.
Waffles are the bomb, but they're ten times better when they're the shape of the best state in the country. Most hotels in Texas serve Texas-shaped waffles for breakfast. If you don't have a Texas-shaped waffle maker, your probably have a Texas-shaped pan in your house. Here's a link where you can pick one of these babies up!
4. You loved Ted Cruz mainly because he's a Texan.
Sure, you may have liked him for his political views, but don't act like he was the lead in both Texas and Oklahoma for just that (yes, we noticed that you stayed loyal to us, Oklahoma). Senator Cruz won Texas by 40.5% in the Republican primary and 34.4% in Oklahoma.
5. Whataburger is your favorite fast-food.
"And God said, 'let there be light,' and there was light." Then God said, "let there be Whataburger" and then there was Whataburger. Founded in Corpus Christi, Whataburger changed the game and gave McDonald's a run for their money. In fact, Whataburger was recognized as a Texas treasure by the 77th Texas Legislature, after 50 years of going strong. They are now scattered around the south and are continuing to grow. Each location also has a sticker on it that reads "In God We Trust." and it's still family owned and operated.
6. You resonate more with the Texas flag than you do the American flag.
I haven't met a Texan who isn't proud to be an American (yet), but I do know that most Texans are way more proud to be Texan than American. In fact, I see more Texas flags on a daily basis than I see American flags when driving around Houston. The flags are very similar in style, but the Texas flag only has one star (hence the name "the lone star state") rather than fifty, and only has one of each stripe color. The star "represents ALL of Texas and stands for our unity as one for God, State, and Country." You can find lone star decor all over the state at places like Buc-ee's, H-E-B, and other Texas-only stores for your home that represents that saying.
7. You can eat Mexican food all day, everyday.
My favorite part about traveling to Mexico is trying all the different types of food and experiencing their culture. There is a huge difference between someone who grew up making the amazing food, and someone who went to chef school and got a job at a Mexican restaurant (not that it's impossible to master the recipes). Tacos for breakfast, lunch, and dinner is always a good idea if they're made right! Don't get me started on tamales (which you can buy at H-E-B and are extremely authentic), in fact, I'm eating a tamale right now. Do I need to bring up how amazing queso is? A big bowl of gooey, spicy cheese that you dip fresh chips in can be eaten all day long in my book.
8. Your parents probably work in the oil and gas field.
If not, your family or neighbors do for sure. Oil and gas is one of the reasons our economy is so great here in Texas and it brings a lot of jobs to our great state too. If Texas was still a nation, we would have been #9 out of all countries for oil production according to Texas.gov. Not to mention, they report that Houston is the energy capital of the world as it's home to 5,000 energy companies (sorry DFW people, better luck next time!).
9. You like Dr. Pepper WAY more than Coca-Cola.
Dr. Pepper was created in Waco, Texas and it is now based in Plano, Texas, which is north of Dallas (fine, you win this one). Just like most things made in Texas, the company gets the upmost amount of support from Texans.
10. You LOVE Matthew McConaughey.
Born in Uvalde, Texas, Matthew McConaughey first appeared in "Dazed and Confused" which was filmed around Austin, Texas in 1993. From that point on, he was a total heart throb. He went to the University of Texas at Austin and currently lives in Austin now. He's probably one of the cutest actors from Texas and we're very proud to be neighbors with him.
11. You've probably thought about Texas seceding once or twice.
Who am I kidding, probably a hundred times. We have one of the best economies in the nation, we have one of the best medical centers in the world (it's Houston.. Sorry DFW people, try again!), and a good majority of people in the military are from Texas. Some people think we would crash and burn, and some think we would be way better off. We also would hopefully take our sister, Oklahoma, with us! With all of the crap going on in the United States, many Texans are warming up to the idea of becoming our own nation again.12. You take high school football WAY too seriously.
My friends and I once painted our entire bodies for a high school football game. Yes, I know it was stupid. There's not really a reason why Texans take high school football seriously, they just do. McKinney, Texas (outside of Dallas) is fixing to build a high school football stadium that seats 12,000 people at $62.8 million and Katy, Texas (outside of Houston) is fixing to build their stadium at $62.2 million. Above is a picture of Allen, Texas' (outside of Dallas as well) high school football stadium that seats 18,000 and was $60 million to build.
13. You would take going to Buc-ee's over Love's ANY day.
Don't let the beaver fool you, Buc-ee's doesn't mess around. From their homemade fudge, huge coffee selection, and their Texas decor, Buc-ee's has you covered for all your road trip needs. Also, I only get my car washed at Buc-ee's. I cringe every time I get it done anywhere else. They won the 11th Annual Cleanest Restrooms In America Award, which is huge considering they're only in Texas.
14. You know that there's many different regions and cultures.
When explaining how Texas works to my non-Texan family, they often get confused. Outsiders often think all of Texas is like Houston and Dallas, but they couldn't be so wrong. The Panhandle (Lubbock and Amarillo area) has a lot of agriculture, a dry climate, and their culture is very Western. They also have strong accents (even if they don't notice them). Southwest Texas is often called "Little Mexico" because of it's huge hispanic population. South Texas is very humid as it has a close proximity to the Gulf of Mexico. Austin, Texas sticks out like a sore thumb because a majority of the people there vote Democrat. Houston and Dallas have pretty much the same suburban-big city culture. Except, Houston is very, very humid, but we can get to Galveston in one hour maximum (depending on where in Houston you're from). Here's a map that accurately shows the different regions of Texas.
15. You LOVE Governor Abbott.
I feel like Governor Abbott was that kid in high school who refused to follow the stupid rules. This man showed up in tank tops, flip flops, and chewed gum everyday in high school just to be a rebel for sure. He is referred to as "the best governor since Sam Houston" by his super supporters because of his love of police officers, his love of guns, and his ban on sanctuary cities earlier this month. This one may not apply to all Texans, just a majority of them!
But most of all....
16. You're a true Texan if you love Texas.
A good majority of people come to Texas to get away from their last state. It is often a relief moving to Texas because of how cheap the cost of living is and the amount of freedom we have. When Washington says "walk", Texas says "run". There is a reason we are all so proud to be from such a state and there's a reason we hold our heads higher than the rest of America.
Did I miss anything? Leave a comment saying what makes you feel like a Texan!
