Texas is one of the few states with its own state pledge of allegiance—something that surprised one recent transplant.
Everyone knows Texans love their state. I’ve talked to people from all over, but no one shows the kind of pride Texans have for Texas.
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- 1 Why Texans Love Texas So Much
- 2 The Texas State Pledge
- 3 Funny (and Totally Made-Up) State Symbols of Texas
- 4 Texas Facts That Might Blow Your Mind
It might seem over-the-top, but it’s definitely earned.
Why Texans Love Texas So Much
Where else can you drive all day on one highway and never leave the state? Texas has rivers you can surf, multiple islands, one of the world’s longest beaches, and a mix of deserts, mountains, forests, swamps, and extreme climates.
Texas also has multiple state animals, including a state dog, and a pledge of allegiance. Only 17 states have one, and our neighbor New Mexico is among them.
The Texas State Pledge
If you’ve never heard it before, here it is: “Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.”
A woman who moved to Texas recently was surprised by this and shared her reaction on TikTok. The video went viral and sparked some funny comments like, “I want somebody to love me the way Texans love Texas,” and “Texas is a cult.” The Texas pride is real, y’all.
Funny (and Totally Made-Up) State Symbols of Texas
State Footwear: Crocs – Worn everywhere, from Walmart to the dollar store. Cowboy boots are close behind but only with shorts and a tank top.
State Color: Dirt – Sure, we claim red, white, and blue, but our highways say dirt.
State Plant: Refinery – Fitting, thanks to our huge oil industry.
State Flag: The Gonzales Battle Flag – You’ll see this “Come and Take It” flag almost as often as the Lone Star.
State Vegetable: Politicians – The official one is the Texas Sweet Onion, but jokes say politicians fit better.
State Bird: Mosquito – They’re basically the size of birds here.
State Flower: Traffic Cone – Bluebonnets may be official, but traffic cones are everywhere and bloom year-round.
State Snack: Meth – Officially it’s chips and salsa, but some joke that meth gets more attention.
State Fish: Jesus Fish – Found on the back of every SUV and minivan.
State Tree: Wind Turbine – No leaves, just Texas wind.
State Pastime: Teen Pregnancy – Texas ranks among the top in the country.
State Metal: Pantera – No explanation needed for metal fans.
State Motto: Fixin’ To – Every Texan is always fixin’ to do something.
Texas Facts That Might Blow Your Mind
The frozen margarita was invented in Texas after being inspired by a Slurpee machine.
Dish, Texas changed its name from Clark in 2000 in exchange for free Dish Network service.
The Texas State Capitol is the tallest in the U.S.—even taller than the U.S. Capitol.
Pickle Parkway, a highway between Austin and San Antonio, has a speed limit of 85 mph.
Bracken Cave is home to 20 million bats, the largest colony in North America.
The deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history was the 1900 Galveston Hurricane, which killed over 12,000 people.
The Texas flag can fly at the same height as the U.S. flag because Texas was once its own country.
Texas has its own power grid, originally developed to keep wartime factories running.
The famous Bugs Bunny line “What’s up, Doc?” was coined by Tex Avery, who studied in North Texas.
Texas has over 250,000 wild alligators, mostly along the Gulf Coast.
At Dinosaur Valley in Glen Rose, you can walk along real dinosaur tracks.
The King Ranch is bigger than the state of Rhode Island and even has its own airstrip.
Dr. Pepper was created in Waco, Texas in 1904.
Texas has an extinct volcano called Pilot Knob near Austin.
The phrase “Six Flags Over Texas” refers to the six different governments that have ruled over Texas: Spain, France, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, the Confederate States, and the United States.
Texas pride is huge, bold, and maybe just a little bit cult-like—in the best way.
