Texas is Texas we have the best of some of the sudden cuisine Cajun comes to mind. But we're Texas we are something unto ourselves we will accept anyone here who has an open mind and even those who don't as evidenced by Austin. As far as the Texas flag is concerned yeah you're going to see that a whole bunch and frequently you're going to see that without a United States flag anywhere in existence. We're proud of the state that we live in, we're proud of the history that we own . And if you're curious I'm a fifth generation Texan my first ancestors got here before there was a Texas
That's, in part, because Texas pride is actually *national* pride that was transferred into state pride when we joined the Union. Most other states tend to focus their state pride in the context of being part of Union. Texans tend to focus far more on our history of winning independence on our own *before* joining the Union. The stuff that has happened since then is simply added on top of that foundation.
Texas loves you too! Thanks for learning about our great state of Texas! We are very proud of our state! Visit in spring when the wildflowers bloom its beautiful! My favorite season. 😊
I'm a 62 year old native Texan. Don't mess with Texas was a 1970's anti littering campaign. People from other states think it's some boastful "we're tough" thing. It's not, it never was. It was "hey jerk, stop littering". It actually worked. I personally witnessed the amount of trash on the side of highways dramatically decrease in a few years in the mid to late 70's.
"In 1985, [the Texas Department of Transportation] challenged GSD&M, an Austin advertising agency, to help them create a campaign that would reduce litter by a minimum of 5 percent in the first year. Just one year after the launch of the [Don't Mess with Texas] Stevie Ray Vaughan commercial, litter had decreased by almost 30 percent statewide." "GSD&M" represents the surnames of the ad agency's founders. They used to tell people it stood for "Greed, Sex, Drugs & Money."
Yep. I remember that. I remember the first time I traveled out of state I was horrified at the amount of litter everywhere! My dad blamed things like that on the Yankees...though he usually only said that to get a rise out of mom, who WAS a "damn yankee"😂 As always though mom always had a litany of comebacks...Mountains in Texas are just hills, the deer are no bigger than a large dog our state tree is really just a bush, (mesquite tree)the state bird is a roadrunner cuz no respectful FLYING bird would live here,, and Texas is just dirt washed down from Oklahoma and last but not least she say "The only thing BIGGER in Texas is ego's"...I think daddy loved hearing her accent or something.🤣🥰 I've traveled and lived all over the US though and I am so very proud of our diversity. NC is another very litter conscious state while Chicago was horrid for it...Dallas by comparison was sterile. Could be different now though. Time marches on.
Wasn't originally a "we're tough" thing, but it has definitely evolved into that. Also the double entendre of the word "mess" applied here makes this possible, to the point of perhaps being purposeful? "mess" as in "messy", or "dirty". Also "mess" as in "meddle" or "interfere". So: 1) Don't make Texas dirty (the original sense of the phrase) 2) Don't meddle with Texas (the current sense of the phrase)
@@Locke99GS "After discovering that 18-to-35-year-old males were most likely to litter... they had to develop a message that would inspire this specific group... They... noted that as a whole they had a high degree of pride for being Texan, favored pickup trucks, loved football and listened to music while driving. They also realized that the word 'litter' didn’t motivate anyone. They landed on the word “mess” as a better, more emotionally charged word..."
Same.born and raised in San Antonio Texas and yes we’re are southern . Have uncles and cousins with ranches and are as country as they get . Texas being “ Southern “ .. this stems from the American revelation and we have southern colonialisms … but we’re just a bit more independent as well as we were at one time a separate country . “ We built different “!
Texas is a great state and certainly deserves the accolades they receive. I’m from Florida. We are trying to separate ourselves as well. But Texas is the south. And there is nothing wrong with that ❤
You know that the star in the California state flag literally represents Texas, right? It was put there in solidarity with Texas after the Mexican-American war. California was once a Red state, after all.
Lest you forget, California itself was also a republic at one point, long before becoming what it's turned into these days. And, I can guarantee you this: the Californias that live in the deep red areas have just as much moxie and gumption as any Texan can muster. It's only the major cities that are mired in the madness. No different from the cities in Texas I'll add.
@@RonErickson-w6n We very well might be soon. The current party platform of the Republican party of Texas has a plank calling for holding an independence referendum vote during the 2026 elections. That plank was adopted by around 90% of the convention delegates! Depending on whether or not Trump can actually get the reforms he campaigned on implemented, I could easily see Texans voting to reassert our independence.
@randlebrowne2048 There are 8 New England states, 4 in the upper Midwest and 3 on the West Coast that pay 2/3 of the federal taxes, yet get only 30% representation in government. Texas is also seriously gerrymandered. 3 metro areas have most of the population and pay the state taxes, with a limited amount of representation. My state gets 70 cents in federal money for every dollar in federal taxes we pay. I'm tired of the little states sucking us dry, yet having all the power. Is it time for the US to end?
Hello! I'm from Dallas. My mom is actually Russian, from Pittsburgh, PA. I am tickled pink that you are interested in my home. I absolutely love Texas. We definitely have our own culture and attitude. We are very independent. I hope you get to come see it with you own eyes one day. "If you wanna see heaven, brother, here's your chance. God bless Texas."
Southerner here (from Alabama)! We do not consider Texas the South. Texas is Texas. Like a separate country. I often describe Texas as the cousin who was sent to the country to spend the summer. We sort of grew up together and we have a good time when we visit, but really we’re not that close and don’t know each other well. But Texas does have fantastic BBQ, so I’m showing up for dinner. 😅
I've always said that Texas is like a good country boy who moved out West to seek his fortune. While there, he married a lovely Mexican girl. They now spend their days cooking from both sets of grandmother's cookbooks.
First time viewer and lifelong Texan. Texas is Texas and we are Texans first. We have less social problems than other states because of this. "Don't Mess With Texas" was an anti-littering campaign by Texas Department of Transportation that took off and became a state slogan. It plays on our slang and colloquial way of saying things here. Enjoyed your channel so I subscribed!
@@curtiswfranks Having grown up in the black belt for 65 years, I have never heard of the black belt referring to human beings. It is a region that has rich black soil . If you were referring to humans the area would be much larger. Don't believe what you read in Wikipedia. From Britannica: Geography & Travel Geographic Regions Written and fact-checked by Geography & Travel Written and fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. Article History Black Belt, physical region in Alabama and Mississippi, U.S., so named for its soil. The Black Belt is a fertile plain, generally 25-30 miles (40-50 km) wide and stretching approximately 300 miles (480 km) across central Alabama and northeastern Mississippi. A region of dark, calcareous soils, it was one of the South’s most important agricultural areas before the American Civil War. Though corn (maize) was also grown, cotton was the most important crop until the destructive effects of the boll weevil encouraged agricultural diversification in the early years of the 20th century. Beef cattle and soybeans are now also raised in the area.Article History Black Belt, physical region in Alabama and Mississippi, U.S., so named for its soil. The Black Belt is a fertile plain, generally 25-30 miles (40-50 km) wide and stretching approximately 300 miles (480 km) across central Alabama and northeastern Mississippi. A region of dark, calcareous soils, it was one of the South’s most important agricultural areas before the American Civil War. Though corn (maize) was also grown, cotton was the most important crop until the destructive effects of the boll weevil encouraged agricultural diversification in the early years of the 20th century. Beef cattle and soybeans are now also raised in the area.
A friend once told me a joke, Vegetarianism is outlawed in Texas. If they catch a vegetarian they are instantly directed to the nearest state line or Austin, whichever is closest.
Actually, there are a LOT of not only vegetarians, but vegans as well. You can check out the menus and even restaurants which cater to that segment of the population. Some are meatless by personal choice, some by religion. I heard that the second largest Hindu temple in the US is in Houston.
Andre, the big differences between Mexican food and Tex-Mex largely comes down to the ingredients. Mexican food generally doesn't involve yellow (cheddar) cheese. It also tends to favor chicken or pork over beef. Most of what the world has come to think of as "Mexican" food is actually Tex-Mex; and, is very different from what most people in Mexico actually eat. Tortillas made from flour (wheat), hard taco shells (made from corn meal), grated yellow cheese and a heavy (though not exclusive) emphasis on beef are all signatures of Tex-Mex. English-speaking settlers adapted their own ingredients to the recipes already in use by their Tejano (Spanish-speaking Texans) neighbors.
Hello from Dallas! Ive lived here all my life. I think its really cool you like Texas so much! Hope yoi come visit one day. ( also, in Texas, the region the video says is considered " south" we call " east") The Don't Mess with Texas slogan is from an anti- litter campaign.
Seventh generation Texan here. In fact, my ancestors lived in Texas before it was a state. DFW area. Yes, the Texas flag is flown every bit as much as the US flag in Texas, if not more. And the Texas flag is the only state flag that is allowed to be flown at the same height as the US flag. Texas pride is not just a matter of pride, but also of Identity. Texas is who we are. In fact, most Texans identify as Texan BEFORE they identify as American.
We have similar backgrounds. My great great great uncle was Benjamin Rush Milam. Yes I am very proud to be a Texas from both sides of my family who were here before Texas became a state.
The Texas flag height thing is a myth. But the fact that the myth exists and is widely accepted is just another example of great Texas pride that exists here.
I’m from San Diego and went to college in Houston TX. Did the drive several times and El Paso is indeed slightly closer to San Diego! Quite a thing to realize when I reached the Texas border my trip was only ~50% complete! Texas pride is real, it’s unlike any other state. They still feel like they are their own country in a way! Don’t want to live there but I love Texans!
Texas pride is stronger than other states' pride because it is literally *national* pride (and identity) left over from before joining the Union. Most other states tend to focus their pride on their accomplishments as part of the greater Union. With Texans, we always considered our part of being in the Union as something layered on top of our own history of winning our own war of independence. It's different foundation that our pride is built on.
More so than just independence we had individuals who answered the call putting it all on the line for their fellow man from other countries and states. The blending of cultures at the wars of Texas independence was more impactful in many ways due to establishing peace on the continent from the south and course the commonality of sacrifice in a shared belief. Were as in the American independence you have many loyalists who in many ways were held hostage in the efforts of nation building. Many had no intention of ever going against Britain. Whereas in Texas independence everyone was on the same page of the need for independence, more grassroots efforts so to speak.
I remember at least one of those commercials having a B-52 bomber (stationed in Texas at the time) actually chasing a car that was littering down the highway!
Texas is just that. Texas. lots of people lump Texas in with the south, because they sided with the south during the American civil war. Texas is really a miniature version of America in general. you have planes in the north of Texas, beaches in the south, and desert in the west and lush green forest in the east. I have sent a lot of time in Texas. Love that place. if it wasn't for my wifes job and family. i would move to Texas in a heartbeat. Don't worry Texans, I am not part of team blue donkey. well get along great.
I always say that Texas is like a good Southern boy who moved out West to seek his fortune. While there, he married a lovely Mexican girl. They now spend their days cooking from both sets of grandmother's cookbooks. Even more than just siding with the South during the Civil War, most of the Anglo settlers here had originally come from the South. After the Civil War, many moved away from the South, which had been devastated by war and military occupation, to Texas where land was cheap; and the opportunity to start over was greater.
We pray. We respect each other. We show Grace, and we show Love. But do us Wrong, F**k Around And Find Out. Blessings My friend from Texas, and across the pond, My Friend!!
The black belt refers the soil. There is a strip of highly fertile soil that wraps around the southern border of the appalachian mountains, which is called the black belt.
Corpus Christi Texas here!!! 💪 Born and raised and will expire here ,I love ❤️my homestate and its crazy history.. Tex /Mex down here in Cc is fixed how ever you want it and is ran Tejanos and Mexican folks.. different restaurant styles for different Texas cities/Towns..🇺🇸
Hi Andre!!! Cheers from north Texas. We ❤ you and would be proud to have you visit our great State! Just don't come in summer, we won't want you leaving burnt to a crisp!
San Antonio, the home of Tex-Mex is our home. My ancestors were some of the original settlers in Texas. We love our State, except for the heat during the summer. If you come to visit, I would suggest coming in early spring when the wildflowers are blooming or in late fall when the heat has left.
On your point about Florida, it’s similar in the sense that South Florida is definitely not “southern”. However when you get very far north some parts are basically Alabama or Georgia south.
I have heard that Europeans have noticed that when they hear tourists speaking with an American accent, they ask where are you from? Most will say the United States, but Texans say, "I am from Texas."
17:46 Regions: Supposedly when Texas joined the Union, they reserved the right to break into 5 separate states in the future - essentially giving us 5 times federal funding and Senators. If the USA didn't allow, Texas would allegedly revert back to independent country. Pops up on ballots every now and again. 😉
As a Texan I hear that a lot but it’s a misconception. Seceding from the US is treason. Texas can only leave the US if Texas breaks up into those 5 pieces no longer being Texas. We are stronger together!
Holding an independence referendum vote is actually on the *current* Republican party of Texas' platform. The plank was added with around 90% of the convention delegates voting in favor! Several candidates for seats in the state legislature actually ran, in part, on a pledge to introduce a bill calling for just such a vote during the 2026 elections. Most of those candidates won their elections. If, for whatever reason, Trump is unable to push through the reforms to government that he campaigned on, I could definitely see Texas independence winning at the polls, should we actually get a chance to vote on it! Personally, I'm more inclined to vote in favor of independence *regardless* of how things go.
The texas pledge allegiance "Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible." Said after the American pledge of allegiance every morning followed by a moment of prayer/moment of silence for those who aren't religious
Texas although among the deepest in the south geographically isn't necessarily the south culturally. Its Texas. We're our own thing. Makes perfect sense if you're from here. No disrespect to our southern neighbors who are actually north and east of us.
I think America is the best country in the world and Texas is the best state in the nation because of the amazing people. Friendly. Lots of common sense. Strong and proud. Will help anyone in need but don’t put up with people acting like fools. Don’t mess with Texas means more than don’t litter now. But definitely don’t litter.
I have lived in Texas since 1957 when I was 4 years old. I’m the only one in my family (parents, siblings) not born in Texas. We are southern but unique as is each state. Texas is extremely conservative politically as are the other southern states. Only the most eastern part of the state has heavily wooded areas. The rest is more arid. The western half of the state has more rural areas due to the huge ranches that were there. I’m in a suburb of Dallas and have been for 40 years. I have lived near Houston, Denton, San Antonio. Most of my family is in Texas. Even my ancestors have been in Texas since before 1860. Yes, we are proud of our state. I even have a credit card that looks like the Texas state flag. There are tons of things that need to change in Texas for the better but is a very slow process.
We have a very similar background! Born in the Dallas area in 1958, moved to West Texas in 1970, been here ever since. Still have many family members peppered around the DFW area! Love being a Texan!
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I grew up in Amarillo also and I disagree with Mileage Mike on the regions. I lived in Dallas briefly and moved on to Ft. Worth and the news stations always referred to the area as North Texas. Plus the Cowboys home stadium is in Arlington.
The West is Cowboys and homesteads are called Ranches (like in Western movies). In The South their homesteads are called Plantations. I would consider New Mexico, Arizona and Texas South West but definitely The West.
Love this and my great State! We are a proud people, and we love to tease, but Texans have big hearts and are willing to help our neighbors. ❤ From McKinney Texas.
South Texas here (in between San Antonio and Austin right on the green line) pushing 30 years. I was born an raised 49 yeas in Northern CA. Mexican food is very different in both, as in Mexico. TexMex is absolutely regional and great, no matter where you are in TX
“Don’t Mess with Texas” was an anti-litter campaign slogan that was so catchy, we informally adopted it to represent Texas culture. With all the people moving here from liberal states, we also have the new slogan “Don’t California my Texas”.
We call it "Californicate" and they are ruining so many other states as they flee California for other states. Unfortunately, so many Californian are bringing that same stupid mindset and political policies that ruined California, and because housing out there is so expensive, they can buy almost any house for cash and have plenty left over for another house.
@@miked1639 Big German population in Central Texas, Swedes in South Texas to work the oil rigs. My mom's parents came through Ellis Island from Sweden.
@@miked1639He’s just saying the cultural differences that Texas has is more along the lines of different European countries. For example: Germany and Austria. Speak very similar languages (basically the same) and at some points have been independent of each other, and some points part of the same nation/empire. So you could say they're culturally and historically intertwined, but still have major cultural differences. Very similar yet very different, kind of like Texas.
@@miked1639 My wife's ancestors were from the Shiner area (great beer) of Texas after emigrating from Germany in the 1800's. When you talk about cultural fusion, listen to "Tejano" music which has elements of traditional Hispanic and German melodies and instrumentation.
I grew up in West Texas, moved first to Austin, then to Houston. You are correct, it's all beautiful! Please come in the cooler months and enjoy some Texas food and hospitality.
I was born and raised in Corpus Christi Texas which is considered South Texas but that's about it. I now live in central Texas and yes it is green where i live is the Texas Hill country.
Texas Hill Country is so beautiful!!! Especially away from the cities. San Antonio, Seguin, Bandera, and I just couldn't name all the towns and areas that are beautiful!!!
I love the Texas Hill country. I live in West Texas but would love to live in the hill country. My husband and I lived there for a short time back in the 80s.
From Corpus Christi here. Always joke about living in "Mexas" or "Texico", but I love the state I live in. He failed to mention all the songs we have for Texas, but I'm glad you know. Usually, if you start singing the songs, people will join in unless they're foreign. We have that Southern Hospitality thing on lock. I've lived in Florida, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana... Texas has a more welcoming and open feel. You can literally approach someone and ask for directions and with the hospitality they give you'll feel like you've known that person your whole life. It's a weird phenomenon, but only in Texas. "The stars at night, Are big and bright!" CLAP, CLAP, CLAP, CLAP "Deep in the heart of Texas!"
Also, the Tejano native tribe helped the founders of Texas battle against spain and mexico both when they had an empire in the south still. Even against the Mexíca-Azteca tribe. We actually named the state in honor of the native Tejano tribes that helped us fight.
I live in Tyler Texas pretty much eastern Texas. We’re known as The Rose Capital of the World. He’s correct in Texas pride. We have a Texas flag and an American flag that hangs off of our front porch. If people ask, many times we will say we’re Texan first…then America. Too much to say on our great state.
Texas pride is basically left over *national* pride, from before joining the Union, with pride in our part as a state merely being layered on top of that.
The area of Texas is abundant in wild fruit and fruit being farmed as well as fruit native to Texas only, such as the Texas Persimmon and the Texas Everbearing Fig. Oranges and a great other variety of fruits grow naturally in the eastern region as well as in the wild as well as on farms
3:57 If you want a comparable distance, it's like driving from your capitol city to Poitiers, France, and then some. You'd be nearly central France from Lisbon- you'd have to drive all the way through Spain and more to drive that same distance. Time it takes is a whole different issue, as Mileage Mike mentions time. Us in the US count distance by time rather than actual distance, as you can drive 200+ kilometers and still be in the same state. I was born in El Paso, the most Westward city in Texas, moved to South Texas, to Central Texas, to (not actually) West Texas, to Central Texas again, then East Texas. Edit: The "Don't Mess With Texas" was originally a motto for a campaign to reduce roadside trash dumping. It eventually evolved into a slogan to literally not mess with the state to change it's culture and pride.
In the 1970s and into the 80s, I remember people referring to distance as how many beers away it was....Ft Worth to Dallas, one beer. Dallas to Austin, four beers!!!!
We say that Alaska shouldn't count as the largest state since it's mostly just ice. We have many, many miles of beaches, many of which are quite pretty. Galveston is just one small example. I guess he hasn't seen the rest. Black beans aren't number one. Pinto beans are! In soup, refried, or boiled with pork--stellar! We still use lots of corn chips and corn tortillas in the cuisine. I'm from south Texas, south of San Antonio, and then moved to extreme east Texas as a young woman. I went through culture shock. It was so different in its mix of people, and the food is quite different. Come see us, Andre!
@@peteyann13 nah. People may have pride in the various cities they live in, or think the state they live is the best, but as far as state pride goes Texas is next level. It surpasses anything I've ever seen or experienced. Imagine the fervor, behavior, and allegiance extremely patriotic Americans display. This is how most Texans feel about Texas. A large portion of the population considers themselves Texans first and Americans second.
@@Seraphim4190 Texas pride is literally transferred *national* pride from when we were an independent country (won through our own war of independence). Most other states view their pride from the context of being part of the Union. For Texans, that is merely an extra layer on top of the already existing pride from being the Republic of Texas before joining the Union.
Texan here.🇨🇱 Although we are a southern state,we don't really consider ourselves a part of the south.We are a republic within the United States. We are Texas.❤
Howdy from Austin! Pretty much anywhere there's a US flag flying in this state, the Texas flag is next to it, at the same height as the US flag. And, since I'm Caucasian with no Hispanic blood, I was technically a minority in my hometown - San Antonio was already over 50% Hispanic when I was a kid. Also, I came back to do a little edit - anyone who says other states have the same pride in their state that we Texans have is just flat-out wrong. :)
Texas pride isn't just state pride. It's actually a remnant of *national* pride (from the Republic of Texas) with state pride in our achievements after joining the Union merely layered on top.
Hello from Houston, Texas. Yes, things are different here from other southern states. I have lived in Florida and Georgia, but they are not like Texas. In Texas, kids in school pledge allegiance to the American flag, but also pledge allegiance to the Texas flag. Tex Mex is unique to Texas, but New Mexico has its own style of food too. Red and Green Hatch chiles are part of New Mexico cuisine. In Texas, it's usually Jalapeno peppers, Poblanos, and other chiles (but Hatch Chiles are only from Hatch New Mexico). Texas is also the only state that has Texas Rangers law enforcement officers. To become a Texas Ranger, one must serve in the Texas Department of Public Saftey (TDPS) which is kind of like state troopers. Of course, there is also a baseball team called the Texas Rangers associated with Dallas Texas, and we have our own Houston Astros here in Houston. If you have any questions about Texas, I'd be happy to answer them
Correct. We Texans don’t consider our republi… *ehem* … “state” as a part of the south. 🤣
The problem is that Texas DID join the CSA.
Texas is the 2nd largest state, but if one divided Alaska into two states Texas would be the third largest state.
@@Anon54387 correct. But how much of Alaska is accessible by anything other than plane. They are number 1 in land size, 50th in population.
@@kylen7351 Akchtually, Wyoming has less people than Alaska.
Texas is Texas we have the best of some of the sudden cuisine Cajun comes to mind. But we're Texas we are something unto ourselves we will accept anyone here who has an open mind and even those who don't as evidenced by Austin. As far as the Texas flag is concerned yeah you're going to see that a whole bunch and frequently you're going to see that without a United States flag anywhere in existence. We're proud of the state that we live in, we're proud of the history that we own . And if you're curious I'm a fifth generation Texan my first ancestors got here before there was a Texas
Texas is definitely its own thing & Texas Pride is next level
That's, in part, because Texas pride is actually *national* pride that was transferred into state pride when we joined the Union. Most other states tend to focus their state pride in the context of being part of Union. Texans tend to focus far more on our history of winning independence on our own *before* joining the Union. The stuff that has happened since then is simply added on top of that foundation.
Texas Pride all day till i die
texas is part of me, like a big home I love. From the western deserts to the gulf of mexico
I'm from Texas, too. Like I say, I'm a US citizen but first and foremost I'm a Texan.
Texas loves you too! Thanks for learning about our great state of Texas! We are very proud of our state! Visit in spring when the wildflowers bloom its beautiful! My favorite season. 😊
I'm a 62 year old native Texan. Don't mess with Texas was a 1970's anti littering campaign. People from other states think it's some boastful "we're tough" thing. It's not, it never was.
It was "hey jerk, stop littering".
It actually worked. I personally witnessed the amount of trash on the side of highways dramatically decrease in a few years in the mid to late 70's.
"In 1985, [the Texas Department of Transportation] challenged GSD&M, an Austin advertising agency, to help them create a campaign that would reduce litter by a minimum of 5 percent in the first year. Just one year after the launch of the [Don't Mess with Texas] Stevie Ray Vaughan commercial, litter had decreased by almost 30 percent statewide."
"GSD&M" represents the surnames of the ad agency's founders. They used to tell people it stood for "Greed, Sex, Drugs & Money."
Yep. I remember that. I remember the first time I traveled out of state I was horrified at the amount of litter everywhere! My dad blamed things like that on the Yankees...though he usually only said that to get a rise out of mom, who WAS a "damn yankee"😂
As always though mom always had a litany of comebacks...Mountains in Texas are just hills, the deer are no bigger than a large dog our state tree is really just a bush, (mesquite tree)the state bird is a roadrunner cuz no respectful FLYING bird would live here,, and Texas is just dirt washed down from Oklahoma and last but not least she say "The only thing BIGGER in Texas is ego's"...I think daddy loved hearing her accent or something.🤣🥰 I've traveled and lived all over the US though and I am so very proud of our diversity. NC is another very litter conscious state while Chicago was horrid for it...Dallas by comparison was sterile. Could be different now though. Time marches on.
Wasn't originally a "we're tough" thing, but it has definitely evolved into that.
Also the double entendre of the word "mess" applied here makes this possible, to the point of perhaps being purposeful? "mess" as in "messy", or "dirty". Also "mess" as in "meddle" or "interfere". So:
1) Don't make Texas dirty (the original sense of the phrase)
2) Don't meddle with Texas (the current sense of the phrase)
@@Locke99GS "After discovering that 18-to-35-year-old males were most likely to litter... they had to develop a message that would inspire this specific group...
They... noted that as a whole they had a high degree of pride for being Texan, favored pickup trucks, loved football and listened to music while driving.
They also realized that the word 'litter' didn’t motivate anyone. They landed on the word “mess” as a better, more emotionally charged word..."
I forgot that was Stevie @@vidpie
I was born and raised in San Antonio. I always say that Texans are proud to be Americans, but they are just a little bit prouder to be Texans!
Same.born and raised in San Antonio Texas and yes we’re are southern . Have uncles and cousins with ranches and are as country as they get . Texas being “ Southern “ .. this stems from the American revelation and we have southern colonialisms … but we’re just a bit more independent as well as we were at one time a separate country . “ We built different “!
Terry as a person passing through San antonians are the best!
Yep.
Yep!😂
Texas is a great state and certainly deserves the accolades they receive. I’m from Florida. We are trying to separate ourselves as well. But Texas is the south. And there is nothing wrong with that ❤
Texas is Texas. Californians do not have anything in common with Texans. And we like it that way.
Well, Bless Your Heart!...
You know that the star in the California state flag literally represents Texas, right? It was put there in solidarity with Texas after the Mexican-American war. California was once a Red state, after all.
BS!
When I was in elementary school, Texas was part of the Southwest along with Louisiana West of the Mississippi, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.
Lest you forget, California itself was also a republic at one point, long before becoming what it's turned into these days. And, I can guarantee you this: the Californias that live in the deep red areas have just as much moxie and gumption as any Texan can muster. It's only the major cities that are mired in the madness. No different from the cities in Texas I'll add.
Love your enthusiasm about Texas! From Houston, Texas!
HTown!!!!
H-Town, Bayou City, Space Town! Houston born and raised!
As a native Texan I can confirm that we are in fact our own country lol
Probably should be. Adios
@@RonErickson-w6n We very well might be soon. The current party platform of the Republican party of Texas has a plank calling for holding an independence referendum vote during the 2026 elections. That plank was adopted by around 90% of the convention delegates!
Depending on whether or not Trump can actually get the reforms he campaigned on implemented, I could easily see Texans voting to reassert our independence.
Texas is the greatest country in the US!
@randlebrowne2048 There are 8 New England states, 4 in the upper Midwest and 3 on the West Coast that pay 2/3 of the federal taxes, yet get only 30% representation in government. Texas is also seriously gerrymandered. 3 metro areas have most of the population and pay the state taxes, with a limited amount of representation. My state gets 70 cents in federal money for every dollar in federal taxes we pay. I'm tired of the little states sucking us dry, yet having all the power. Is it time for the US to end?
@FaithfulPain Split the population by male vs female or white vs non white and look at the representation. It's ridiculous. I'm a white male.
13:32 Concrete roads: Asphalt softens in intense heat, traffic causes it to buckle/warp/ripple.
Texas is a whole ‘nother country. I live in Louisiana and have known this all my life, and proud to be their neighbor.
Hello! I'm from Dallas. My mom is actually Russian, from Pittsburgh, PA. I am tickled pink that you are interested in my home. I absolutely love Texas. We definitely have our own culture and attitude. We are very independent. I hope you get to come see it with you own eyes one day. "If you wanna see heaven, brother, here's your chance. God bless Texas."
Howdy y'all from the Great State of Texas.
Amen ❤
Southerner here (from Alabama)! We do not consider Texas the South. Texas is Texas. Like a separate country. I often describe Texas as the cousin who was sent to the country to spend the summer. We sort of grew up together and we have a good time when we visit, but really we’re not that close and don’t know each other well. But Texas does have fantastic BBQ, so I’m showing up for dinner. 😅
I've always said that Texas is like a good country boy who moved out West to seek his fortune. While there, he married a lovely Mexican girl. They now spend their days cooking from both sets of grandmother's cookbooks.
@@randlebrowne2048👏👏👏Exactly!
Fun and good analogy 😊
@@ladeene06Not an Analogy. That’s my family tree!
You get it. Texas is Texas. We're not "The South" but we're a close ally for damn sure.
First time viewer and lifelong Texan. Texas is Texas and we are Texans first. We have less social problems than other states because of this. "Don't Mess With Texas" was an anti-littering campaign by Texas Department of Transportation that took off and became a state slogan. It plays on our slang and colloquial way of saying things here. Enjoyed your channel so I subscribed!
The black belt has nothing to do with the people. It describes the color of the soil.
Not true. There are two terms. One is about the soil. The other is about the people, especially historically. They happen to overlap a great deal.
@@curtiswfranks In Texas, it's the soil not the people.
@@curtiswfranks Having grown up in the black belt for 65 years, I have never heard of the black belt referring to human beings. It is a region that has rich black soil . If you were referring to humans the area would be much larger. Don't believe what you read in Wikipedia. From Britannica: Geography & Travel
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Black Belt, physical region in Alabama and Mississippi, U.S., so named for its soil. The Black Belt is a fertile plain, generally 25-30 miles (40-50 km) wide and stretching approximately 300 miles (480 km) across central Alabama and northeastern Mississippi. A region of dark, calcareous soils, it was one of the South’s most important agricultural areas before the American Civil War. Though corn (maize) was also grown, cotton was the most important crop until the destructive effects of the boll weevil encouraged agricultural diversification in the early years of the 20th century. Beef cattle and soybeans are now also raised in the area.Article History
Black Belt, physical region in Alabama and Mississippi, U.S., so named for its soil. The Black Belt is a fertile plain, generally 25-30 miles (40-50 km) wide and stretching approximately 300 miles (480 km) across central Alabama and northeastern Mississippi. A region of dark, calcareous soils, it was one of the South’s most important agricultural areas before the American Civil War. Though corn (maize) was also grown, cotton was the most important crop until the destructive effects of the boll weevil encouraged agricultural diversification in the early years of the 20th century. Beef cattle and soybeans are now also raised in the area.
So they have a lot of white soil too!?
@ at Gulf Shores you bet they do.
A friend once told me a joke, Vegetarianism is outlawed in Texas. If they catch a vegetarian they are instantly directed to the nearest state line or Austin, whichever is closest.
😂
lol
Actually, there are a LOT of not only vegetarians, but vegans as well. You can check out the menus and even restaurants which cater to that segment of the population. Some are meatless by personal choice, some by religion. I heard that the second largest Hindu temple in the US is in Houston.
I use to work for a high tech company in Austin. I use to have the vegan meals I ordered for the team.
@@gregorysouthworth783eggplant pasta dishes
Hispanic Texan here. Watching from Amarillo. ❤
Andre, the big differences between Mexican food and Tex-Mex largely comes down to the ingredients. Mexican food generally doesn't involve yellow (cheddar) cheese. It also tends to favor chicken or pork over beef.
Most of what the world has come to think of as "Mexican" food is actually Tex-Mex; and, is very different from what most people in Mexico actually eat.
Tortillas made from flour (wheat), hard taco shells (made from corn meal), grated yellow cheese and a heavy (though not exclusive) emphasis on beef are all signatures of Tex-Mex. English-speaking settlers adapted their own ingredients to the recipes already in use by their Tejano (Spanish-speaking Texans) neighbors.
Hello from Dallas! Ive lived here all my life. I think its really cool you like Texas so much! Hope yoi come visit one day. ( also, in Texas, the region the video says is considered " south" we call " east") The Don't Mess with Texas slogan is from an anti- litter campaign.
Yeah, we tend to consider the southern "tip" (basically south of San Antonio) as "South" Texas.
Seventh generation Texan here. In fact, my ancestors lived in Texas before it was a state. DFW area. Yes, the Texas flag is flown every bit as much as the US flag in Texas, if not more. And the Texas flag is the only state flag that is allowed to be flown at the same height as the US flag. Texas pride is not just a matter of pride, but also of Identity. Texas is who we are. In fact, most Texans identify as Texan BEFORE they identify as American.
All state flags are allowed to fly at the same height as the US flag, the Texas flag isn't exclusive on that.
My children are 9th generation. :)
We have similar backgrounds. My great great great uncle was Benjamin Rush Milam. Yes I am very proud to be a Texas from both sides of my family who were here before Texas became a state.
Awesome!
The Texas flag height thing is a myth. But the fact that the myth exists and is widely accepted is just another example of great Texas pride that exists here.
I’m from San Diego and went to college in Houston TX. Did the drive several times and El Paso is indeed slightly closer to San Diego! Quite a thing to realize when I reached the Texas border my trip was only ~50% complete!
Texas pride is real, it’s unlike any other state. They still feel like they are their own country in a way! Don’t want to live there but I love Texans!
Texas pride is stronger than other states' pride because it is literally *national* pride (and identity) left over from before joining the Union. Most other states tend to focus their pride on their accomplishments as part of the greater Union. With Texans, we always considered our part of being in the Union as something layered on top of our own history of winning our own war of independence. It's different foundation that our pride is built on.
I did the drive in reverse San Diego to Texas when I moved here many years ago.
@@randlebrowne2048”remember the Alamo” “you may all go to hell I will go to Texas”- Davy Crockett
More so than just independence we had individuals who answered the call putting it all on the line for their fellow man from other countries and states. The blending of cultures at the wars of Texas independence was more impactful in many ways due to establishing peace on the continent from the south and course the commonality of sacrifice in a shared belief. Were as in the American independence you have many loyalists who in many ways were held hostage in the efforts of nation building. Many had no intention of ever going against Britain. Whereas in Texas independence everyone was on the same page of the need for independence, more grassroots efforts so to speak.
Born and raised in Texas ♥️ We Texans love our State.
My husband came from Britain when he was 14 🙂
The stars at night are big and bright
👏👏👏👏
Deep in the heart of Texas!
Deep in the heart of Texas!
The sage in bloom is like perfume
My experience is that 80% of the places that fly the US flag, also have a Texas flag. In some cases, just the Texas flag.
I know that I see more Lonestar flags in my area than I tend to see US flags (and I see a *lot* of US flags).
Just Texas flag on our property
I drove to eastern Texas from Phoenix Arizona & back in 3 days. 22 hours in each direction. I almost died of exhaustion.
I'm a Texan we are more southern than any other state !!!! 🤫
"Don't mess with Texas" was an anti-littering campaign. I remember the first commercial was a song played by Stevie Ray Vaughan.
I remember at least one of those commercials having a B-52 bomber (stationed in Texas at the time) actually chasing a car that was littering down the highway!
Texas is just that. Texas. lots of people lump Texas in with the south, because they sided with the south during the American civil war. Texas is really a miniature version of America in general. you have planes in the north of Texas, beaches in the south, and desert in the west and lush green forest in the east. I have sent a lot of time in Texas. Love that place. if it wasn't for my wifes job and family. i would move to Texas in a heartbeat. Don't worry Texans, I am not part of team blue donkey. well get along great.
I always say that Texas is like a good Southern boy who moved out West to seek his fortune. While there, he married a lovely Mexican girl. They now spend their days cooking from both sets of grandmother's cookbooks.
Even more than just siding with the South during the Civil War, most of the Anglo settlers here had originally come from the South. After the Civil War, many moved away from the South, which had been devastated by war and military occupation, to Texas where land was cheap; and the opportunity to start over was greater.
We pray. We respect each other. We show Grace, and we show Love. But do us Wrong, F**k Around And Find Out. Blessings My friend from Texas, and across the pond, My Friend!!
And We carry Guns!! Lol
The black belt refers the soil. There is a strip of highly fertile soil that wraps around the southern border of the appalachian mountains, which is called the black belt.
Corpus Christi Texas here!!! 💪 Born and raised and will expire here ,I love ❤️my homestate and its crazy history.. Tex /Mex down here in Cc is fixed how ever you want it and is ran Tejanos and Mexican folks.. different restaurant styles for different Texas cities/Towns..🇺🇸
Hi Andre!!! Cheers from north Texas. We ❤ you and would be proud to have you visit our great State! Just don't come in summer, we won't want you leaving burnt to a crisp!
I'm pretty sure if it hit the fan we of the South would lock arms with our Texan neighbors without hesitation.
From Amarillo Tx. Amarillo by morning. Best George Straight song.
San Antonio, the home of Tex-Mex is our home. My ancestors were some of the original settlers in Texas. We love our State, except for the heat during the summer. If you come to visit, I would suggest coming in early spring when the wildflowers are blooming or in late fall when the heat has left.
Missouri here. Texans have amazing State pride, and rightly so.
Howdy from Houston, Texas!
On your point about Florida, it’s similar in the sense that South Florida is definitely not “southern”. However when you get very far north some parts are basically Alabama or Georgia south.
I have heard that Europeans have noticed that when they hear tourists speaking with an American accent, they ask where are you from? Most will say the United States, but Texans say, "I am from Texas."
NYCers and Californians, too
21:58 if anything it’s more common than the American flag
And sometimes, even when side by side the texas flag gets a bigger poll than the American flag 😅
Sure is!
Howdy from Houston, 5th generation Texan here.
17:46 Regions: Supposedly when Texas joined the Union, they reserved the right to break into 5 separate states in the future - essentially giving us 5 times federal funding and Senators. If the USA didn't allow, Texas would allegedly revert back to independent country. Pops up on ballots every now and again. 😉
As a Texan I hear that a lot but it’s a misconception. Seceding from the US is treason. Texas can only leave the US if Texas breaks up into those 5 pieces no longer being Texas. We are stronger together!
Holding an independence referendum vote is actually on the *current* Republican party of Texas' platform. The plank was added with around 90% of the convention delegates voting in favor!
Several candidates for seats in the state legislature actually ran, in part, on a pledge to introduce a bill calling for just such a vote during the 2026 elections. Most of those candidates won their elections.
If, for whatever reason, Trump is unable to push through the reforms to government that he campaigned on, I could definitely see Texas independence winning at the polls, should we actually get a chance to vote on it!
Personally, I'm more inclined to vote in favor of independence *regardless* of how things go.
The texas pledge allegiance
"Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible." Said after the American pledge of allegiance every morning followed by a moment of prayer/moment of silence for those who aren't religious
We do the same
Lived in Texas my whole 54 years and I've never heard it.
Texas although among the deepest in the south geographically isn't necessarily the south culturally. Its Texas. We're our own thing. Makes perfect sense if you're from here. No disrespect to our southern neighbors who are actually north and east of us.
Texans wish Americans Loved America like Texans Love Texas!
I grew up in Texas, and Texas is very unique, because of attitude. Everything is bigger in Texas.
Been there plenty of times, but go to Alaska and "Everything is ENORMOUS in Alaska" should be their saying. Even their dogs grow bigger.
Texan here!! ❤
I am a retired major in the army of the republic of Texas. come to Houston and I will show you around. our commander in chief is the lt. governor
National Guard?
I live in Fort Worth Texas. It is great! My wife and I visit Europe every year, but we always love coming home!
The Piney woods of East TX are really nice, I don't know why people don't talk about them more.
Howdy from Houston!! 5th generation Texas here. I love Texas, it is home.
Hello from Corsicana Texas. About 60 miles (97 km) south of Dallas
Love me some Corsicana! Abilene here!
Just polished off one of your fruitcakes
Best Fruitcake in Corsicana
I think America is the best country in the world and Texas is the best state in the nation because of the amazing people. Friendly. Lots of common sense. Strong and proud. Will help anyone in need but don’t put up with people acting like fools. Don’t mess with Texas means more than don’t litter now. But definitely don’t litter.
Something I ALWAYS get when I go eat at a Tex-Mex restaurant is Molē enchiladas. So good! Sweet and kind of a smoky undertone
I have lived in Texas since 1957 when I was 4 years old. I’m the only one in my family (parents, siblings) not born in Texas. We are southern but unique as is each state. Texas is extremely conservative politically as are the other southern states. Only the most eastern part of the state has heavily wooded areas. The rest is more arid. The western half of the state has more rural areas due to the huge ranches that were there. I’m in a suburb of Dallas and have been for 40 years. I have lived near Houston, Denton, San Antonio. Most of my family is in Texas. Even my ancestors have been in Texas since before 1860.
Yes, we are proud of our state. I even have a credit card that looks like the Texas state flag.
There are tons of things that need to change in Texas for the better but is a very slow process.
We have a very similar background! Born in the Dallas area in 1958, moved to West Texas in 1970, been here ever since. Still have many family members peppered around the DFW area! Love being a Texan!
The Black belt references the land, ie dirt. Not the people
I love the grounded reality of this channel!!!
*If you are not in the financial market space right now, you are making a huge mistake. I understand that it could be due to ignorance, but if you want to make your money work for you..prevent inflation*
I feel sympathy and empathy for our country, low income earners are suffering to survive, and I appreciate Wayne. You've helped my family with your advice. imagine investing $30,000 and receiving $95,460 after 28 days of trading.
Honestly, our government has no idea how people are suffering these days. I feel sorry for disabled people who don't get the help they deserve. All thanks to Mr Michael Wayne, imagine investing $1000 and receiving $5700 in a few days..
I'm in a similar situation where should I look to increase income? Do you have any advice? What did you do? Thank you
Well, I have nice side hustles like investing and the good thing is that I do it with one of the best (Mr Wayne), he's really good!
Did someone just mention Mr Wayne!? Damn! You just made my day; what a coincidence.. I've worked with him for over 2years and I can tell how good he is
Howdy from Temple, Texas, USA!
Central Texas, 90 miles north of Austin, 60 miles south of Waco.
Hey my friend!
Central Texan here
Native Texan and Damn proud of it!
Houston is the 4th largest city in the US. Dallas and Fort Worth are 2 different cities! They can't be lumped into each other.
Don’t mess with Texas was a very, very effective anti littering campaign.
The motto just stuck.
"The Black Belt" , refers to the agricultural soil make up. NOT the Color or Race
Real Mexican food doesn't have chopped tomatoes, shredded cheese, or shredded lettuce anywhere on it! That's Tex-Mex, a hybrid, not authentic Mexican.
I grew up in Amarillo. It's called Northwest Texas.
I grew up in Amarillo also and I disagree with Mileage Mike on the regions. I lived in Dallas briefly and moved on to Ft. Worth and the news stations always referred to the area as North Texas. Plus the Cowboys home stadium is in Arlington.
Born and raised in Houston Tx. I really love the way yall make us look.
The West is Cowboys and homesteads are called Ranches (like in Western movies). In The South their homesteads are called Plantations. I would consider New Mexico, Arizona and Texas South West but definitely The West.
Love this and my great State! We are a proud people, and we love to tease, but Texans have big hearts and are willing to help our neighbors. ❤ From McKinney Texas.
The US is
Texas
Florida
New York
California
And the others
Lol
*sad chicago noises
Shout out from Fort Worth, Texas!
South Texas here (in between San Antonio and Austin right on the green line) pushing 30 years. I was born an raised 49 yeas in Northern CA. Mexican food is very different in both, as in Mexico. TexMex is absolutely regional and great, no matter where you are in TX
“Don’t Mess with Texas” was an anti-litter campaign slogan that was so catchy, we informally adopted it to represent Texas culture.
With all the people moving here from liberal states, we also have the new slogan “Don’t California my Texas”.
Good for you! Mighty have to adopt that here in Florida, too...
We call it "Californicate" and they are ruining so many other states as they flee California for other states. Unfortunately, so many Californian are bringing that same stupid mindset and political policies that ruined California, and because housing out there is so expensive, they can buy almost any house for cash and have plenty left over for another house.
As a fellow European I am not surprised. Texas has a very strong sense of identity. Like many Europeans.
didnt know europeans related too mexican culture
@@miked1639 Big German population in Central Texas, Swedes in South Texas to work the oil rigs. My mom's parents came through Ellis Island from Sweden.
@@miked1639He’s just saying the cultural differences that Texas has is more along the lines of different European countries. For example: Germany and Austria. Speak very similar languages (basically the same) and at some points have been independent of each other, and some points part of the same nation/empire. So you could say they're culturally and historically intertwined, but still have major cultural differences. Very similar yet very different, kind of like Texas.
@@lorenzodemedici6332 texas = bavaria
@@miked1639 My wife's ancestors were from the Shiner area (great beer) of Texas after emigrating from Germany in the 1800's. When you talk about cultural fusion, listen to "Tejano" music which has elements of traditional Hispanic and German melodies and instrumentation.
Here in Texas we come out the womb knowing how many claps are in Deep in the heart of Texas.
Texas says thank you we love our state
I grew up in West Texas, moved first to Austin, then to Houston. You are correct, it's all beautiful! Please come in the cooler months and enjoy some Texas food and hospitality.
I was born and raised in Corpus Christi Texas which is considered South Texas but that's about it. I now live in central Texas and yes it is green where i live is the Texas Hill country.
Texas Hill Country is so beautiful!!! Especially away from the cities. San Antonio, Seguin, Bandera, and I just couldn't name all the towns and areas that are beautiful!!!
@OkiePeg411 Marble Falls, is where I'm at. 😊
I'm in Central TX too, Killeen here
I love the Texas Hill country. I live in West Texas but would love to live in the hill country. My husband and I lived there for a short time back in the 80s.
@@sharcrum I live in Killeen and I'm told it's hill country, even though hill country is Lampasas
From Corpus Christi here. Always joke about living in "Mexas" or "Texico", but I love the state I live in. He failed to mention all the songs we have for Texas, but I'm glad you know. Usually, if you start singing the songs, people will join in unless they're foreign. We have that Southern Hospitality thing on lock. I've lived in Florida, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana... Texas has a more welcoming and open feel. You can literally approach someone and ask for directions and with the hospitality they give you'll feel like you've known that person your whole life. It's a weird phenomenon, but only in Texas.
"The stars at night,
Are big and bright!"
CLAP, CLAP, CLAP, CLAP
"Deep in the heart of Texas!"
What will also shock you is most of Florida isn't considered "The South" either.
Also, the Tejano native tribe helped the founders of Texas battle against spain and mexico both when they had an empire in the south still. Even against the Mexíca-Azteca tribe. We actually named the state in honor of the native Tejano tribes that helped us fight.
I live in Tyler Texas pretty much eastern Texas. We’re known as The Rose Capital of the World. He’s correct in Texas pride. We have a Texas flag and an American flag that hangs off of our front porch. If people ask, many times we will say we’re Texan first…then America. Too much to say on our great state.
Texas pride is basically left over *national* pride, from before joining the Union, with pride in our part as a state merely being layered on top of that.
I lLove your videos! I have been watching for a long time. From El Paso, Texas!!
Texas is Texas.
The area of Texas is abundant in wild fruit and fruit being farmed as well as fruit native to Texas only, such as the Texas Persimmon and the Texas Everbearing Fig. Oranges and a great other variety of fruits grow naturally in the eastern region as well as in the wild as well as on farms
Hello from SE Texas.
3:57 If you want a comparable distance, it's like driving from your capitol city to Poitiers, France, and then some. You'd be nearly central France from Lisbon- you'd have to drive all the way through Spain and more to drive that same distance.
Time it takes is a whole different issue, as Mileage Mike mentions time. Us in the US count distance by time rather than actual distance, as you can drive 200+ kilometers and still be in the same state.
I was born in El Paso, the most Westward city in Texas, moved to South Texas, to Central Texas, to (not actually) West Texas, to Central Texas again, then East Texas.
Edit: The "Don't Mess With Texas" was originally a motto for a campaign to reduce roadside trash dumping. It eventually evolved into a slogan to literally not mess with the state to change it's culture and pride.
In the 1970s and into the 80s, I remember people referring to distance as how many beers away it was....Ft Worth to Dallas, one beer. Dallas to Austin, four beers!!!!
We say that Alaska shouldn't count as the largest state since it's mostly just ice. We have many, many miles of beaches, many of which are quite pretty. Galveston is just one small example. I guess he hasn't seen the rest. Black beans aren't number one. Pinto beans are! In soup, refried, or boiled with pork--stellar! We still use lots of corn chips and corn tortillas in the cuisine. I'm from south Texas, south of San Antonio, and then moved to extreme east Texas as a young woman. I went through culture shock. It was so different in its mix of people, and the food is quite different. Come see us, Andre!
Texans have THE MOST STATE PRIDE in the country! We love our state and are very proud of our uniqueness. It's in our blood! 😊
And educational system.
I am not saying that it is necessarily a bad thing. Just an observation.
Not true. Most folks from every state has the same pride for their home as Texans do about Texas, as they should, but Texas is NOT unique in this way.
@@peteyann13 nah. People may have pride in the various cities they live in, or think the state they live is the best, but as far as state pride goes Texas is next level. It surpasses anything I've ever seen or experienced. Imagine the fervor, behavior, and allegiance extremely patriotic Americans display. This is how most Texans feel about Texas. A large portion of the population considers themselves Texans first and Americans second.
@@Seraphim4190 Texas pride is literally transferred *national* pride from when we were an independent country (won through our own war of independence). Most other states view their pride from the context of being part of the Union. For Texans, that is merely an extra layer on top of the already existing pride from being the Republic of Texas before joining the Union.
Texan here.🇨🇱 Although we are a southern state,we don't really consider ourselves a part of the south.We are a republic within the United States. We are Texas.❤
I hate to inform you that is not the TEXAS flag. It’s the flag of Chile. Look at the blue field, that’s the difference.
Howdy from Austin! Pretty much anywhere there's a US flag flying in this state, the Texas flag is next to it, at the same height as the US flag.
And, since I'm Caucasian with no Hispanic blood, I was technically a minority in my hometown - San Antonio was already over 50% Hispanic when I was a kid.
Also, I came back to do a little edit - anyone who says other states have the same pride in their state that we Texans have is just flat-out wrong. :)
Naw, you're flat out wrong.😂😂😂
Texas pride isn't just state pride. It's actually a remnant of *national* pride (from the Republic of Texas) with state pride in our achievements after joining the Union merely layered on top.
Houston is the largest city in texas.
Texas is Texas
Cali is Cali, Colorado is Colorado, babies are babies, death is death
Come to Texas anytime. You are always welcome.
Tex-Mex has a lot more cheese than regular Mexican food.
Exactly tex-mex has too much cheese. If you see nachos on the menu it is a tex-mex restaurant not a Mexican restaurant.
@@car6803 That is not true. Many Mexican restaurants in Texas have Tex-Mex food on the menu, even if that is not their primary offering.
@@leviturner3265 catering to american tastes
Hello from Houston, Texas. Yes, things are different here from other southern states. I have lived in Florida and Georgia, but they are not like Texas. In Texas, kids in school pledge allegiance to the American flag, but also pledge allegiance to the Texas flag. Tex Mex is unique to Texas, but New Mexico has its own style of food too. Red and Green Hatch chiles are part of New Mexico cuisine. In Texas, it's usually Jalapeno peppers, Poblanos, and other chiles (but Hatch Chiles are only from Hatch New Mexico). Texas is also the only state that has Texas Rangers law enforcement officers. To become a Texas Ranger, one must serve in the Texas Department of Public Saftey (TDPS) which is kind of like state troopers. Of course, there is also a baseball team called the Texas Rangers associated with Dallas Texas, and we have our own Houston Astros here in Houston. If you have any questions about Texas, I'd be happy to answer them
I am from Tyler Texas so howdy partner
Glad you love Texas...All of us in Texas do too!
European Reacts, I encourage you to take a trip to a city called Alpine, TX. It's really beautiful, yes we have mountains my friend
I was there when I was a kid. Isn't Sul Ross there ?
Originally went there to hunt geodes, opal, and the Marfa Lights. (geology class field trip)
Texan here! I live in West Texas, over in El Paso! Glad to see so many other Texan's here!
As an Oklahoman I believe Texas is Texas
And, most Texans tend to view Oklahoma as our honorary largest county :o)
There will always be that Texas/Oklahoma pride, but I love them both!