Texas StateSymbols

State Flower: Blue Bonnet

The Blue Bonnets get its name from its blue blossoms, which look like sunbonnets.

STATE TREE : PECAN TREEThe Pecan tree earned its titleOf the Texas State Tree in 1919.People enjoy pecan pies, candyand stuffing.

STATE PEPPER: JALAPEÑOThe Jalapeño was named after the cityOf Xalapa in Veracruz, Mexico. Jalapeño’s are hot in Texas! Texas ranks third in pepper production in the United States.

State Motto: FriendShip

The state motto of Texas is "Friendship." The word, Texas, or Tejas, was the Spanish pronunciation of a Caddo Indian word meaning "friends.”

STATE LARGE ANIMAL: LONGHORN

Longhorns are named for their long horns. In 1927, a herd of official state longhorns was formed to preserve their breed. The Longhorn serves as the mascot for The Texas Longhorns

State Insect: Monarch

Tens of millions adult monarchs migrate from their Homes in the United States . They travel southwardTowards Mexico. They flock their Texas in great numbers. Their wings are red and orange.

STATE PLANT: PRICKLY PEAR CACTUS

The Prickly Pear Cactus displays yellow, red, or purple flowers in the spring and the summer.

STATE BIRD- MOCKING BIRDThe mocking bird imitates the calls of other birds. They can even imitate the sounds of whistles and sirens.

STATE FRUIT: TEXAS RED GRAPEFRUIT

The Texas Red Grapefruit was first developed by citrus growers in 1893. Its bright and red fruit is sweet and juicy.

State Food: Chili

Chili is a fiery spicy meat stew that is brewed with Texas pride. Chili is featured in cook-offsThroughout the state of Texas.

STATE FLYING MAMMAL: MEXICAN FREE-TAILED BATS

In a cave near San Antonio there areabout 20 million Mexican Free-Tailed bats that eat 250 tons of insects every night!

STATE FISH- GUADALUPE BASS

The Guadalupe Bass is currently considered a rare species. Texas highly recommend practicing a catch and release program with this speciesThe Guadalupe Bass are less then three pounds!