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State of Texas Coloring Page Sheets
The 50 States coloring pages
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Texas coloring pages are a fun way to teach Pre-K through 3rd grade students history, geography and demographics,
and for elementary students to learn about their own (and other) states.
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TX - Texas Coloring Pages
Texas Postage Stamp Coloring Page - USPS State Stamp
Texas State Quarter Coloring Page - 50 State Quarter
Texas State Flag Coloring Page - State Flag to Color
Texas Map 1 Coloring Page - State Demographic Map to Color
Texas Map 2 Coloring Page - Easy State Shape Outline Map
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Texas is the second-largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state in the contiguous United States.
The name, meaning "friends" or "allies" in Caddo, was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in
East 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 square miles, and a growing population
of 24.7 million residents.
Houston is the largest city in Texas and the fourth-largest in the United States, while San Antonio is the second largest in the state and
seventh largest in the United States. Dallas-Fort Worth and Greater Houston are the fourth and sixth largest United States metropolitan areas,
respectively. Other major cities include El Paso and Austin-the state capital. Texas is nicknamed the Lone Star State to signify Texas as
an independent republic and as a reminder of the state's struggle for independence from Mexico. The "Lone Star" can be found on the
Texas State Flag and on the Texas State Seal today.
The term "six flags over Texas" came from the several nations that had ruled over the territory. Spain was the first European country to
claim the area of Texas. France held a short-lived colony in Texas. Mexico controlled the territory until 1836 when Texas won its
independence, becoming an independent Republic. In 1845 it joined the United States as the 28th state. The state's annexation set off
a chain of events that caused the Mexican-American War in 1846. A slave state, Texas declared its secession from the United States in
early 1861, joining the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War. After the war and its restoration to the Union,
Texas entered a long period of economic stagnation.
One Texas industry that thrived after the Civil War was cattle. Due to its long history as a center of the industry, Texas is associated
with the image of the cowboy. The state's economic fortunes changed in the early 1900s, when oil discoveries initiated an economic boom
in the state. With strong investments in universities, Texas in the mid twentieth century developed a diversified economy, including many
high tech industries. Today it has more Fortune 500 companies than any other U.S. state
Please note, we gladly accept submissions from state and local government agencies and departments (Department(s) of tourism, agriculture, etc.)
for display of additional state coloring pages on our site. In addition we accept submissions from established and recognized industries, or local
places of interest (cities, parks, attractions) that may make available quality content that is specific to a particular state. Contact us if
you have the capability and authority to provide such content, we would be happy to promote your state, city, attraction, event, etc.!
*** State information courtesy of Wikipedia ***
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