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Texas is the twenty-eighth state to enter into the union and was admitted on December 29, 1845.  It  is the second largest of the 50 [[America|US]] states, and the largest continental state.
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Texas is the twenty-eighth state to enter into the union and was admitted on December 29, 1845.  It  is the second largest of the 50 [[America|US]] states, and the largest continental state. Before its admission, it was its own [[Republic of Texas|country]], having gained [[Texas War of Independence|independence]] from [[Mexico]]
    
The capital of Texas is [[Austin]], and the largest city is [[Houston]].  Texas is known for being a strong [[Republican]] state.
 
The capital of Texas is [[Austin]], and the largest city is [[Houston]].  Texas is known for being a strong [[Republican]] state.