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The seal of the State of Texas is pictured in a conference room at the State House in Austin in this May 1, 2013 photo.
Ask Texans, and they will tell you that their home isn't just a place, but a state of mind. The former republic is the setting for many films, the topic of scores of books, and forever a place that will live in the American imagination as the land of cowboys and cattle ranching. Take our quiz to test your Texas knowledge.
More than 100 varieties of cactuses grow in Texas. |
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Texas is the biggest state by square mileage. |
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Texas is the largest beef producer in the US. |
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The Texas state reptile is the horned lizard. |
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