Stamps of Texas

ContentsStamps of Texas Booklet DescriptionDownload a PDF copy of the Stamps of TexasItems of Interest for Texas Stamp LoversStamps of Texas Booklet Description This phenomenal 15 page booklet introduces you to the history, people, places, and resources in the state of Texas through its philatelic (stamp) history. There are color reproductions of each of the stamps related to the state of Texas that have been...

Population of Texas

ContentsPopulation Statistics for TexasSuggested Reading on TexasPopulation Statistics for Texas Below you will find the population statistics for the state of Texas from the US Census Bureau. The data comes directly from their site, and is updated regularly. Source: US Census Bureau If you can see this, your browser does not understand IFRAME. However, we’ll still link you to the file. Suggested...

Precipitation Map for Texas

Wondering what the rainfall is like in Texas? This excellent precipitation map shows you the average rainfall throughout the state in a visual way. One picture is definitely worth a thousand words! This precipitation map shows the amount of rainfall received by the state of Texas. Download the map as a PDF file.     Cite this… (new...

Texas State Places

ContentsTexas State Bluebonnet CityTexas State Bluebonnet TrailTexas State RailroadTexas State Tejano Music Hall of FameTexas State Bluebonnet City Ennis is Texas’ official bluebonnet city and it is absolutely stunning. Learn a little bit about this city here.Source: Ennis, TX Texas State Bluebonnet Trail The bluebonnet trail in Ennis, TX is the state’s official bluebonnet trail. Check out this...

National Parks of Texas

ContentsNational Parks of TexasInteractive Map of the Texas National ParksNational Parks of Texas The following national parks can be found in Texas: Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument, Amistad National Recreation Area, Big Bend National Park, Big Thicket National Preserve, Chamizal National Memorial, El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail, Fort Davis National Historic Site, Guadalupe...

Texas State Song

ContentsAbout the Texas State SongTexas, Our TexasTexas, Our Texas VideoAbout the Texas State Song “Composer William J. Marsh of Fort Worth along with lyricist Gladys Yoakum Wright wrote “Texas, Our Texas”. This patriotic song was adopted in 1929 as the official state song of Texas after being selected in a state-wide competition.”Source: Texas Senate Kids Image license:...

Texas State Flower Song

ContentsAbout the Texas State Flower SongLegislatureBluebonnet LyricsAbout the Texas State Flower Song “Wildflowers were a major interest for Lady Bird Johnson and Governor Connally joined in her efforts by distributing bluebonnet seeds and encouraging Texans to plant them. The bluebonnet was declared the state flower of Texas in 1901. The term “bluebonnet” actually includes several species,...

Pecos Bill – A Texas Tall Tale

ContentsHistory of Pecos BillLIsten to Pecos Bill Rides A TornadoSuggested Reading on Pecos BillHistory of Pecos Bill Pecos Bill, a mythical cowboy, grew out of the imagination of southwestern range hands who told tall tales to pass the time and to out-do each other in boasting. His originator is unknown. The story goes that Bill, the youngest of eighteen children of a Texas pioneer, was lost in crossing the...

Texas State Quarter Worksheet

ContentsTexas State Quarter WorksheetDownload the Texas State Quarter WorksheetTake a look at Texas’ state quarter, then try designing your own version. Choose from among the many historic events, natural wonders, monuments, and other symbols of Texas when choosing the theme for your design. Add the finished page to your state report project.     Texas State Quarter Worksheet Download the Texas...

Texas State Quarter

ContentsHistory of the Texas State QuarterTexas State Quarter Coloring PageDownload the Texas State Quarter Coloring PageHistory of the Texas State Quarter On August 14, 2000, Governor George W. Bush appointed the 15-member Texas Quarter Dollar Coin Design Advisory Committee. The Committee authorized the Texas Numismatic Association to conduct a statewide design contest on its behalf. Nearly 2,600 candidate design...