Texas is the state we all love and cherish. But in a purely patriotic manner, let's compare Texas with the other states and see where we excel and where we still have to work.
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area ( after Alaska ) and population (after California). Houston is the most populous city in Texas and the fourth largest in the U.S., while San Antonio is the second-most populous in the state and seventh largest in the U.S. Dallas–Fort Worth and Greater Houston are the fourth and fifth largest metropolitan statistical areas in the country, respectively. Other major cities include Austin, the second-most populous state capital in the U.S., and El Paso.
Texas is nicknamed the "Lone Star State" for its former status as an independent republic, and as a reminder of the state's struggle for independence from Mexico. But we come a long way since and Texas has proven countless times that it is a real power.
Best at: starting businesses
Texas business environment is characterized by explosive job growth, a lot of venture capital, a business-friendly community, and much more that makes Texas the best place for entrepreneurs to chase their dreams as per WalletHub.In order to determine the best and worst states to start a business, WalletHub compared the 50 states across three key dimensions: 1) Business Environment, 2) Access to Resources and 3) Business Costs. Site Selection Magazine ranked Texas as the most business-friendly state in the nation, in part because of the state's three-billion-dollar Texas Enterprise Fund. Texas has the joint-highest number of Fortune 500 company headquarters in the United States, along with California.
Worst at: dental health
As per WalletHub studies, Texas has the highest percentage of adults whose poor oral hygiene negatively affects their life.In order to determine where people have the best dental health in the U.S., WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across two key dimensions, Dental Habits & Health and Oral Health. They examined those dimensions using 26 relevant metrics, which are listed below with their corresponding weights.
Best at: energy production
Oil produced in Texas accounts for about 30 percent of the nation's oil-refining capacity. A recent surge in oil prices is serving as a tailwind for the Texas economy.
Worst at: lowest health insurance coverage
Just 82.7 percent of Texas' population has health insurance coverage, the lowest share of any state. The national civilian health insurance coverage rate is 91.3 percent.
Bonus: crazy facts about Texas
- Texas is larger than any country in Europe.
- A time capsule in Texas contains a passbook to a bank account expected to be worth $1 quadrillion by the time it opens in 2968.
- Texas has three of the top 10 most populous cities in the U.S.
- King Ranch, located in Kingsville, is larger than the state of Rhode Island.
- The Texas State Capitol building is the largest state capitol in the nation.
- The Six Flags Over Texas theme park is named for the six countries that have ruled over Texas.
- Texas uses its own power grid, separate from the rest of the United States.
- The Texas flag’s designer is unknown.
- The deadliest natural disaster in United States history occurred in Texas.
- The fastest road in the United States is located in Austin.
- The first frozen margarita machine was invented in Dallas.
- Bugs Bunny’s catchphrase “What’s Up, Doc?” originated in Dallas.
- The colors used on the Texas flag are the exact same as those used on the United States flag.
- The largest known bat colony in North America is located in Texas.
- Amarillo is considered the “Helium Capital of the World.”
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