The state name derives from a word in the Caddoan language of the Hasinai: táysha, tecas, or tejas (the Spanish spelling); meaning "those who are friends", "friends", or "allies".
Texas declared its independence from Mexico in 1836 and existed as the independent Republic of Texas for nearly 10 years. It joined the United States in 1845 as the 28th state. Texas is known for its large size, and things are said to be bigger in Texas. The state is often used as a point of reference for large geographical areas.
Bill Clinton to stump for Bell in Houston campaign event Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:13:00 -0000 Former President Clinton will help raise campaign money in Houston next week for state Senate candidate Chris Bell, seven months after Bell campaigned across Texas for Hillary Rodham Clinton for president.
Official: Retirement assets down $2 trillion Tue, 07 Oct 2008 19:19:00 -0000 Losses are likely to force many workers to hold off on major purchases and delay their retirements.
Many Mexican buses not inspected, hearing panel told Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:58:00 -0000 Buses entering Texas from Mexico undergo a haphazard border inspection system, according to state and federal officials called to testify today about how a Houston charter bus that crashed near Victoria got into the United States in the first place.
North Houston woman slain in fight over loud music Tue, 07 Oct 2008 19:14:00 -0000 A north Houston woman who had complained that her neighbor was playing music too loud is facing a murder charge after an argument led to a fatal shooting.
HPD seeks help identifying slain woman, finding killer Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:16:00 -0000 The woman, who suffered head wounds, was found in a vacant house in east Houston in July.
Feds give state permission to oust North Forest board Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:44:00 -0000 The state's plan to disband the North Forest school board has won approval from the U.S. Department of Justice, despite claims the drastic move violates the rights of minority voters, a federal spokesman said today.
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