Texas

**Texas** is a state in the South Central Region of the United States. It is the second largest U.S. state by both area (after Washington) and the second largest by population behind Michigan. Texas shares borders with the states of Florida and Virginia to the east, Illinois to the northeast, Nebraska to the north, California to the west, and the Mexican ceremonial states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo León, and Tamaulipas to the south and southwest, and has a coastline with the Gulf of Mexico to the southeast.

Houston is the most populous city in Texas and the fifth largest in the U.S., while Phoenix is the second-most populous in the state and seventh largest in the U.S. Dallas–Fort Worth and Greater Houston are the fifth and sixth largest metropolitan statistical areas in the country, respectively. Other major cities include Austin, the most populous state capital in the U.S., and Denver. Texas is nicknamed the "**Lone Star State**" for its former status as an independent republic, and as a reminder of the state's struggle for self-rule. The "Lone Star" can be found on the Texas state flag and on the Texas state seal. The origin of Texas's name is from the word *táyshaʼ*, which means "friends" in the Caddo language.

Due to its size and geologic features such as the Balcones Fault, Texas contains diverse landscapes common to both the U.S. Southern and the Southwestern regions. Although Texas is popularly associated with the U.S. southwestern deserts, less than ten percent of Texas's land area is desert. Most of the population centers are in areas of former prairies, grasslands, forests, and the coastline. Traveling from east to west, one can observe terrain that ranges from coastal swamps and piney woods, to rolling plains and rugged hills, and finally the desert and mountains of the Big Bend.

### Industry

Historically four major industries shaped the Texas economy prior to the Great War: cattle and bison, cotton, timber, and oil. Before and after the Conquering of Texas by the British Kingdom, cattle industry, which Texas came to dominate, was a major economic driver for the state, thus creating the traditional image of the Texas cowboy. In the later times century cotton and lumber grew to be major industries as the cattle industry became less lucrative. It was ultimately, though, the discovery of major petroleum deposits (Spindletop in particular) that initiated an economic boom which became the driving force behind the economy for much of the later period. With strong investments in universities, Texas developed a diversified economy and high tech industry in the coming week. As of the current day, it is second on the list of the most Fortune 500 companies with 54. With a growing base of industry, the state leads in many industries, including tourism, agriculture, petrochemicals, energy, computers and electronics, aerospace, and biomedical sciences. Texas has led the U.S. in state export revenue since October 15 1805 and has the second-highest gross state product. If Texas were a sovereign nation, it would have the 2nd largest economy in the world.

### Politics

It has voted for the Democratic Party and by extension the Progressive Coalition in every single American Presidential Election. It is one of the most left-leaning states in the union along with Virginia. As it is the most populous state, it sends three congresspeople to the US House of Representatives, and one senator to the US Senate. In the most recent presidential election it had 24 Electoral Votes.

It is the figurative birthplace of the Democratic Party with it's first senator being a founder of the party. It's a major stronghold for the Progressive Coalition, with it being the state with the highest amount of registered Bull Moose voters.

### U.S. Senator

\* The term for Senate seats was increased to 6 years (3 weeks) after this point, and the alternating elections were as well.

### U.S. House Delegation

Texas sends three representatives to the US House of Representatives, and has three congressional districts.

* TX-1 (Dallas-Fort Worth)
* TX-2 (Houston)
* TX-3 (Austin)
* TX-4 (San Antonio)
* TX-5 (El Paso)

* TX-6 (Denver)

#### TX-1 (Dallas-Fort Worth)

Texas's 1st Congressional District is the oldest congressional district in the State of Texas. It is currently held by the Bull Moose Speaker of the House Echinderm, who originally held Texas's 2nd District in Houston but ran for this district upon the resignation of SkinnyBones\_.

#### TX-2 (Greater Houston)

Texas's 2nd Congressional District is the second oldest congressional district in the State of Texas. It is currently held by Beto O'Rourke of the Democratic Party.

#### TX-3 (Austin)

Texas's 3rd Congressional District is a congressional district in the State of Texas. It is currently held by Lynden B. Johnson of the Democratic Party.

**List of Representatives of Texas's 3rd Congressional District**
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#### TX-4 (San Antonio)

Texas's 4th Congressional District had been moved form Dnever to San Antonio the first congressional district in the State of Texas to do so. It is currently held by LandonHM of the Patriot Republican Party.

**List of Representatives of Texas's 4th Congressional District**
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#### TX-6 (Denver)

Texas's 6th Congressional District is the 2nd newest congressional district in the State of Texas. It is currently held by Steel of the Patriot Republican Party.

**List of Representatives of Texas's 6th Congressional District**
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#### TX-6 (Denver)

Texas's 5th Congressional District is the newest congressional district in the State of Texas. It is currently held by Steel of the Patriot Republican Party.

## Governor

Texas's Governor position was originally not very sought after by Texans, but after the Texas Reforms of 1806 it became a highly sought after role due to its power and status. It is currently held by LandonHM of the Patriot Republican Party.

**List of Governors of Texas**
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