US Census Bureau
U.s. Census Bureau: State & County Quick Facts: Texas
Facts about the population demographics of Texas, categories of businesses, and basic geography.
Teacher Oz
Teacher Oz: Texas Today
A collection of Texas history topics including education, fine arts, sports teams, amusement parks, food, and travel and tourism.
Other
Suburban Stats: Current Population Demographics and Statistics for Texas
A collection of tables using US Census Bureau data showing the demographics for Texas in recent years. The population is broken down by race, age, gender, type of household, and duration of residency in one place.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Texas
Did you know that Texas is the second largest state? Do you know what the "Juneteenth celebration is?" View more fun facts from the America's Story website.
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Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: Cities and Towns in Texas [Pdf]
An activity guide where students refer to the Texas Almanac, which is free to download, for information needed to complete assigned tasks. In this lesson, they investigate changes in population for different Texas counties, and the...
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Texas Facts, Maps, and State Symbols
This site has a colorful display of information about Texas. It contains a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.
Other
Five Thirty Eight: Politics: Mapping the Changing Face of the Lone Star State
Describes in detail the political landscape of Texas, using maps and data from recent elections. Demographic factors that are impacting political leanings are explained, for example, urbanization and ethnicity, and how these may affect...
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: Flags & Other Symbols
Lists and explains the meaning of the many state symbols of Texas, its flag, and the state song.
Other
Census Scope: Texas: Age Distribution
Presents charts showing the age distribution by gender of the population of Texas in 1990 and 2000.
Other
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts: Property Tax Assistance
This site contains property tax information for the state of Texas.
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: Texas, the Lone Star State Today [Pdf]
An activity guide where students refer to the Texas Almanac to find the facts about Texas that they need. The almanac is free to download.
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: Symbols of Texas [Pdf]
An activity guide where students refer to the Texas Almanac to find information about the symbols, flags, and special days, and events of Texas. The almanac is free to download.
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: Recreation in Texas [Pdf]
An activity guide where students refer to the Texas Almanac, which is free to download, for information needed to complete assigned tasks. In this lesson, they investigate the features of different state parks, learn why state parks are...
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: Religion in Texas [Pdf]
An activity guide where young scholars refer to the Texas Almanac, which is free to download, for information needed to complete assigned tasks. In this lesson plan, they investigate which religions people are affiliated with.
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: Education in Texas [Pdf]
An activity guide where students refer to the Texas Almanac, which is free to download, for information needed to complete assigned tasks. In this lesson plan, they research public education in Texas, how well schools are doing, how they...
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: Population in Texas [Pdf]
An activity guide where students refer to the Texas Almanac, which is free to download, for information needed to complete assigned tasks. In this lesson, they examine the population history of counties from 1850-2010, and of cities from...
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: Science & Health
A collection of articles on science and health topics related to Texas. Includes research using scientific balloons, county health statistics, mineral-water spas, the work of the Southwest Science Institute, science research at...
Lone Star Junction
Lone Star Junction: The Six National Flags of Texas
Information about each of the six flags that Texas has had.
Lone Star Junction
Lone Star Junction: The Texas State Bird: Mockingbird
Some interesting facts about the mockingbird, which is the state bird of Texas.
Lone Star Junction
Lone Star Junction: The Texas State Flag
Some history and facts about the state flag of Texas.
Lone Star Junction
Lone Star Junction: The Texas State Flower: Bluebonnet
Some facts about the bluebonnet, which is the state flower of Texas.
Lone Star Junction
Lone Star Junction: The Texas State Gemstone: Blue Topaz
Some facts about blue topaz, which is the state gemstone of Texas.
Lone Star Junction
Lone Star Junction: The Texas State Seal (Obverse and Reverse)
Some history and facts about the state seal of Texas.