Area: 266,807 square miles

Population: 239 04380

Capital: Austin

Language: English (Spanish spoken by many people)

Religion: All Religions are represented in the state

Time Zone: GMT -6 & -7

Electricity: 110 volts AC 50Hz

Passport: Recommended by all tourists.

Currency: U.S. Dollar (100 Cents)

Health: No special inoculations are necessary.

Climate: Like other attributes of the state, Texas climate is varied, but with one predominant characteristic -- sunshine. Summer temperatures can reach the low 90's, while winter temperatures will be in the low 50's, with occasional light snowfall not uncommon.

International Dialing Code: 1 + Area Code

The largest of the contiguous states, Texas boasts more than 5,000 species of wild flowers, and more than 6,000 square miles of fresh water. There are four national forests in Texas and 22 million acres of woodland. Houston, Dallas and San Antonio are among the nation's 10 largest cities. Tourism is the 3rd largest
industry and Texas is the 5th largest producer of wine in the U.S.A.