Texas is a state in both the West and South regions of the United States of America. It is also considered part of the Southwest and the Great Plains. With an area of 268,581 square miles (695,622 km²) and a population of 22.8 million, Texas is second to Alaska in area, and second to California in population.
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.
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AIDS Foundation Houston - The foundation's mission is to create positive social impact through the innovative management of HIV/AIDS and other chronic diseases.
Meta Description: [ News and information about AIDS Foundation Houston. Description of services available for people with HIV/AIDS geographically located in or near the greater Houston area. Program areas inlude chronic diseases especially HIV/AIDS. Community outreach and education on HIV/AIDS. AIDS Foundation Houst... ]
Bering Omega Community Services - Offers programs that include physical, emotional and spiritual assistance for persons left financially and medically indigent by AIDS. Provides organization information, services provided, and volunteer opportunities. [English, Spanish]
Meta Description: [ Bering Omega Community Services, 1429 Hawthorne Street, Houston, TX 77006, 713-529-6071 ]
Harris County Hospital District - HIV Projects - Information on facilities and services, including testing, counseling and treatment.
Houston Buyers Club - HBC provides nutritional education and affordable nutritional supplements to persons living with HIV/AIDS and chronic illnesses allowing them to manage side effects resulting from their illness and/or medications.
The Assistance Fund - Provides support to individuals living with AIDS, pays for health insurance premiums until they qualify for Medicare, and offers financial assistance for medication. Site includes volunteer opportunities, donation information, and a calendar of events.
Meta Description: [ TAF is a Texas provider of support to individuals living with AIDS, paying for health insurance premiums until our clients qualify for Medicare, and offering financial assistance for the purchase of medications. ]
The Center for AIDS - Operates a walk-in AIDS treatment information center and publishes Research Initiative/Treatment Action! (RITA!) to provide HIV/AIDS information. Offers event calendar, program information, and a publications center.
Meta Description: [ The CFA publishes Research Initiative/Treatment Action! (RITA!) and other publications with the latest HIV/AIDS information. The CFA also has a walk-in HIV/AIDS treatment information center in Houston (free publications/factsheets, one-on-ones) ]