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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"can't mess with a pick up named shafter!" - the mayor http://post.ly/EX8b /via @derekgtaylor courtesy of Mr. Watson
thepark (thepark) Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:15:03 -0000
"can't mess with a pick up named shafter!" - the mayor http://post.ly/EX8b /via @derekgtaylor courtesy of Mr. Watson
"can't mess with a pick up named shafter!" - the mayor http://post.ly/EX8b
derekgtaylor (DT of The Park) Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:11:58 -0000
"can't mess with a pick up named shafter!" - the mayor http://post.ly/EX8b
LIBGIG Library Job - Library Technician / Department Of The Army, Army Medical Center / Fort Shafter, HI http://bit.ly/55haOK
Libgig_Jobs (Libgig Library Jobs) Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:47:27 -0000
LIBGIG Library Job - Library Technician / Department Of The Army, Army Medical Center / Fort Shafter, HI http://bit.ly/55haOK
The Shafter officer heard me speak Spanish and was like wow you speak good Spanish did you take it in high school?.. I was like I'm Mexican
bernyg79 (Bernard Garcia) Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:56:38 -0000
The Shafter officer heard me speak Spanish and was like wow you speak good Spanish did you take it in high school?.. I was like I'm Mexican
Headed to Shafter CA...guess I'll stay at the TA just south of there tonight. Maybe...
TonyProano (Tony Proano) Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:12:20 -0000
Headed to Shafter CA...guess I'll stay at the TA just south of there tonight. Maybe...
@astrosoup No dummy, your in Shafter. ha
rrichards85 (Ryan Richards) Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:25:26 -0000
@astrosoup No dummy, your in Shafter. ha

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