The Superior Texas Rice W arm weather comes early to the Lone Star State, allowing Texas growers to harvest their rice earlier than most neighboring states. An early harvest means a higher milling yield and less time in the field for insects to do their damage. Exposure to cool temperatures during the last two weeks before harvesting results in a softer cooking rice. Nighttime cooling is typically a problem in other areas, but not in Texas. In general, the varieties of rice that grow well in Texas are of a harder cooking variety than those grown in other regions.
Rice contains two carbohydrate components - amilopectin and amilose.
When water absorbs at lower temperatures, rice tends to become over cooked - one more problem Texas rice does not suffer.