Texas is located in the southernmost part of the Great Plains, a vast prairie and steppe region that stretches from the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains of Canada to the Sierra Madre Oriental of Mexico. Because of the country’s vast expanses and economic and cultural diversity, the state cannot be easily categorized. The East, North and Central Texas regions have a stronger affinity with the American South, while the West and South areas are closer to the Southwest. The state’s natural borders are formed by the Rio Grande, Red iver, and Sabine Rivers. North Texas borders Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas to the east and the Mexican states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo León and Tamaulipas border Texas to the south. To the west of the state is New Mexico. We make it easy to explore the Lone Star State. Take a tour of Texas without leaving your seat. From horseback riding in Bandera to beach strolling in Corpus Christi, Texas Videos offer an interactive view of vacation destinations in Texas. Check act-test-centers for 4-year colleges and universities in Texas.

Capital city: Austin
Largest metropolis: Houston
Nickname: The Lone Star State
Motto: friendship