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15 Things All Texans Know To Be True

God bless Texas.

Sarah Claibourn

Jul 04, 2016

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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Texas will always be my home, wherever I am. These are just some of the things that all Texans know to be true about our home state.

1. The weather is extremely temperamental.

Monday, it’s sunny and 75, Tuesday, there is a tornado warning and Wednesday, there is a chance of snow? Excuse me?

2. You can drive 10 hours and still not be out of state.

When you live in Texas, road trips are no little task. Many times the longest part of the trip is getting out of Texas!

3. Whataburger is better than anything else.

First, it’s pronounced “waterburger." Second, nothing compares. Third, what can be better than 24/7 service?

4. The state fair is really the greatest.

Big Tex, corny dogs, deep-fried everything, cars shows galore, live music, plus all of the usual fair works!

5. The sunsets are like no other.

There are no words to explain this one. Only what the eyes can see.

6. Texas-shaped everything.

No joke. EVERYTHING can be Texas-shaped. Mugs, waffle makers, pasta, coffee tables, earrings, or even grills! This is serious business, people.

7. Dr. Pepper is practically the state drink.

Originating in Waco, this popular soft drink is considered liquid gold in the great state.

8. Sports are kind of a big deal.

Friday night high school football games are a Texas tradition, college football games are as important as holidays and we take “Baseball is America’s pastime” seriously. Go Rangers!

9. Spring is the best because of the fields of bluebonnets.

Until you’ve experienced a field of bluebonnets, you haven’t lived life to the fullest. Also, are you even Texan if you haven’t taken pictures in them?

10. You can’t get proper Tex-Mex outside of Texas.

Trust me, I’ve tried many “Tex-Mex” restaurants outside of Texas and nothing comes close.

11. When you go to school out of state, fellow Texans question why you are leaving God’s country.

Yeah, so maybe other states aren’t as bad as we say they are, but none of them will ever truly feel like home.

12. When you make non-Texan friends, you often annoy them with your undying love and pride for your home state.

Sorry, not sorry. Love y’all.

13. Everything is bigger and better in Texas.

What they say is true. Everything is bigger and better in Texas.

14. We have the most state pride.

Obviously.

15. And why shouldn’t we? We are, after all, the greatest state.

“If a man’s from Texas, he’ll tell you. If he’s not, why embarrass him by asking?” -John Gunther

God bless Texas!

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15 Things All Texans Know To Be True

God bless Texas.

1. The weather is extremely temperamental.

2. You can drive 10 hours and still not be out of state.

3. Whataburger is better than anything else.

4. The state fair is really the greatest.

5. The sunsets are like no other.

6. Texas-shaped everything.

7. Dr. Pepper is practically the state drink.

8. Sports are kind of a big deal.

9. Spring is the best because of the fields of bluebonnets.

10. You can’t get proper Tex-Mex outside of Texas.

11. When you go to school out of state, fellow Texans question why you are leaving God’s country.

12. When you make non-Texan friends, you often annoy them with your undying love and pride for your home state.

13. Everything is bigger and better in Texas.

14. We have the most state pride.

15. And why shouldn’t we? We are, after all, the greatest state.

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

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7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

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