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texas
Texas (/ˈtɛksəs/, locally /ˈtɛksɨz/; Spanish: Texas or Tejas [ˈtexas]) is the second largest state in the United States by both area and population. Geographically located in the south central part of the country, Texas shares borders with the other US states of Louisiana to the east, Arkansas to the northeast, Oklahoma to the north, New Mexico to the west, and the Mexican states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo León, and Tamaulipas to the southwest, while the Gulf of Mexico is to the southeast.
Houston is the most populous city in Texas and the fourth largest in the US, while San Antonio is the second most populous in the state and seventh largest in the US. Dallas–Fort Worth and Greater Houston are the fourth and fifth largest metropolitan statistical areas in the country, respectively. Other major cities include Austin, the second most populous state capital in the US, and El Paso. Texas is nicknamed the Lone Star State to signify its former status 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 Texan state flag and on the Texan state seal. The origin of the state name, Texas, is from the word, "Tejas", which means 'friends' in the Caddo language.
Due to its size and geologic features such as the Balcones Fault, Texas contains diverse landscapes that resemble both the US southern and southwestern regions. Although Texas is popularly associated with the US southwestern deserts, less than 10 percent of Texas' land area is desert. Most of the population centers are located 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.
The term "six flags over Texas" refers to several nations that have ruled over the territory. Spain was the first European country to claim the area of Texas. France held a short-lived colony. Mexico controlled the territory until 1836 when Texas won its independence, becoming an independent Republic. In 1845, Texas 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 before the American Civil War, Texas declared its secession from the US in early 1861, and officially joined the Confederate States of America on March 2 of the same year. After the Civil War and the restoration of its representation in the federal government, Texas entered a long period of economic stagnation.
One Texan 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 20th century, when oil discoveries initiated an economic boom in the state. With strong investments in universities, Texas developed a diversified economy and high tech industry in the mid-20th century. As of 2010 it shares the top of the list of the most Fortune 500 companies with California at 57. With a growing base of industry, the state leads in many industries, including agriculture, petrochemicals, energy, computers and electronics, aerospace, and biomedical sciences. Texas has led the nation in export revenue since 2002 and has the second-highest gross state product.
It turns out JPMorgan is not alone.
As we noted below, the new Texas law is hitting all the bulge bracket, virtue-signaling banks.
Bloomberg reports that since the Republican-backed law took effect on Sept. 1, neither Bank of America, Citigroup, or JPMorgan has managed a single municipal-bond...
Anybody else following this? Situation is unfolding currently!
https://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Authorities-responding-to-reports-of-active-shooter-in-Odessa-558964771.html
Texas weapons system
Ak 47 dog leg scope mount gen 2
Replaces ak 47 dust cover
Hinge and lock firmly in place
Never mounted
Not for yogos
For normal ak 47s and 74s
Install your self
Has all factory parts
140.00 cash Vancouver meet up
Texas Senate approves bill allowing Texans to carry guns for week after natural disasters: report
I found it odd that people from Texas were always boasting about how conservative their state was and how much it was a pro-gun state and yet they don't have Constitutional carry like Idaho and...
I've got a project gun as a gift and I'm looking to find a good home for.
It's a Pietta 1858 Black Powder with a brass frame in 44 cal which is .454 in Blackpowder.
Even comes with a box of lead ball.
It was put away without proper cleaning and the cylinder managed to got a little rusty at the...
$40. 9 pieces of barbed wire ranging from 1874 to 1884. Located in Trout Lake, WA. Shipping offered. Payment methods: In-person I will take cash. If the item is shipped I will accept through Facebook or Google pay only.
Texas House Speaker declares 'constitutional carry' gun bill dead after gun-rights activist shows up at his home
Did this Gun Rights activist go to far?
Looking to trade this set up for an FN 20s/Mk20. Can be bare rifle + $$ or if you have a clone correct optic(Leupold Mk6 or NF 3-15)we can talk about other options. Trade value of 5300 with Harris 6-9 notched/tilt bipod and Turner NM sling. Would cost a good bit more to build it today never mind...
One School District’s Security Upgrade: Facial Recognition, Tracking IDs and AR-15s
Interesting article. Edit: I really hate that WSJ requires either subscription or to log in to view articles...If someone with access could post the full thing that would be nice.
Section from article:
"The...
New to the site. Haven't done much shooting in years, but still enjoy collecting. Most of my gun activity was in Texas. Been retired in Oregon for 9 years, so I guess you could say I am a "naturalized" Oregonian. This is a great site and hope to see more of it in the future.
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AUSTIN, Texas ( <broken link removed> ) - A man was injured in Titus County, Texas, near Dallas, when he accidentally shot himself in the leg after grabbing a handgun he thought to be a flashlight.
According to Texas Parks and Wildlife game wardens, the man...