<h1 class="ChapterName">Texas Overview</h1>
<p>The way Texans talk about their state, you’d think Texas was its own country—actually, it was its own country from 1836 to
1845. The fervently proud, independent citizens of the “Lone Star State” seem to prefer it that way, with their official road
signs that proclaim “Don’t Mess With Texas.” After revolting against the Spanish in 1821 and splitting from Mexico in 1836,
the Republic of Texas stood alone until 1845, when it entered the Union as the 28th state. The state’s unofficial motto proclaims
that “everything is bigger in Texas.” This truth is evident in prolific wide-rimmed hats, boat-sized American autos, giant
ranch spreads, countless steel skyscrapers, and oil refineries the size of small towns.</p>
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<h4>Highlights Of Texas</h4>
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<li><span class="Highlights-Run-in">Lick</span> your fingers after digging into some of the US’s best barbecue at Clark’s Outpost, near Dallas <!-- (p. 639) -->. </li>
<li><span class="Highlights-Run-in">Remember</span> the Alamo and wander the Riverwalk in San Antonio (below). </li>
<li><span class="Highlights-Run-in">Pull</span> on your cowboy boots and place your bid at the largest livestock auction in the country <!-- (p. 656) -->. </li>
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