<h1>The Great State of Texas</h1>
I wasn't born in Texas, but I got here as fast as I could.  I also married a 4th generation Texan, 42 years ago.  I support the University of Texas Longhorns, and I like the Texas A&M Aggies. 

There is a lot to like about Texas.  Houston has one of the top ranked Medical Centers in the country with Methodist Hospital, Saint Luke's Hospital ranked in the top 10 in the country in several areas.  MD Anderson is the number 1 ranked hospital for cancer in the United States and most probably in the world.

There is no other state in the union where the population has such a level of pride in their state as does Texas.  A gentleman that worked for me at one time said he had been here for 50 years and still wasn't considered as a native Texan.  My wife just laughed.  She has always maintained a high level of pity for Oklahomans, they got so close to Texas but just couldn't cross the Red River.

My daughter lives in a suburb of Boston, MA.  When her daughter wasnearly due, she had her mother send her a jar of soil from our front yard.  She then had that put under the birthing bed and thence Hayley was born over Texas soil!

As I write this, the University of Texas Longhorns are ranked #1 in football.  Go Texas!
Cast Iron Texas Longhorn Bull Steer Old West Figurine x
Cast Iron Texas Longhorn Bull Steer Old West Figurine x
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western decor Rustic Cast Iron STATE of TEXAS Seal
western decor Rustic Cast Iron STATE of TEXAS Seal
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old west wanted posters~BRACK CORNETT~TEXAS GUNSLINGER!
old west wanted posters~BRACK CORNETT~TEXAS GUNSLINGER!
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Funky 1950s Frankoma Pottery "TEXAS" STATE ASHTRAY!
Funky 1950s Frankoma Pottery "TEXAS" STATE ASHTRAY!
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1995 In Line of Duty Reflections of a Texas Ranger SC
1995 In Line of Duty Reflections of a Texas Ranger SC
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WESTERN TEXAS LONGHORN STEER RANCH SCULPTURE FIGURINE
WESTERN TEXAS LONGHORN STEER RANCH SCULPTURE FIGURINE
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WESTERN TEXAS LONGHORN STEER RANCH SCULPTURE FIGURINE
WESTERN TEXAS LONGHORN STEER RANCH SCULPTURE FIGURINE
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WESTERN TEXAS LONGHORN STEER RANCH SCULPTURE FIGURINE
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DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS--HORSESHOE ART-WALL DECOR
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VINTAGE TEXAS LONGHORNS OLD COWBOY BELT BUCKLE BRASS
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Antique Cowboy Horse Bit Arizona Western Bit Texas?
Antique Cowboy Horse Bit Arizona Western Bit Texas?
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Unusual Cowboy Bit Texas Style Hand Forged Antique
Unusual Cowboy Bit Texas Style Hand Forged Antique
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Antique 1800s Western Horse Bit Ornate Cowboy Texas?
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Pair of Hand Made Texas Style Iron Spurs With Straps
Pair of Hand Made Texas Style Iron Spurs With Straps
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Texas enamelled flag Signet ring..Sterling Silver, Lge.
Texas enamelled flag Signet ring..Sterling Silver, Lge.
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Large Metal TEXAS Lone Star Wall PLAQUE~WESTERN Decor
Large Metal TEXAS Lone Star Wall PLAQUE~WESTERN Decor
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ID Old Texas Bit & Spurs Book Western Cowboy Kelly Etc
ID Old Texas Bit & Spurs Book Western Cowboy Kelly Etc
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Texas Style Bits & Spurs ID Book Johnson Kelly Crockett
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Cowboy Boots Book Western Vintage Antique Leather Texas
Cowboy Boots Book Western Vintage Antique Leather Texas
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NEW COWHIDE RUG COW CARPET LONGHORN BULL TEXAS
NEW COWHIDE RUG COW CARPET LONGHORN BULL TEXAS
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