We’ve all heard the annoying comments from outsiders about how Texas is just a flat piece of desert, or a giant patch of grass, or a state full of uneducated rednecks. People can make fun of us or misjudge us all they want, but that doesn’t change our love for Texas, or the fact that we wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. Non-Texans might underestimate us, but we don’t mind being underrated – it just makes our Texas pride even stronger. 🙂

1. We lead the nation in cattle production, which means your next hamburger likely came straight from Texas.
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2. We also produce more cotton than any other state, which helps put shirts on people's backs all over the country.
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3. Texas employs a lot of people, and has the fastest job growth in the country.
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4. You won't have to clean out your wallet to live here - Texas boasts one of the lowest costs of living in the nation.
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5. The number one waterpark in the world? Yeah, we have that too.
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6. We made the first major discovery of oil at Spindletop in 1901.
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7. Because of the abundance of oil here, we get to enjoy some of the cheapest gas prices in the nation.
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8. Plus, our very own capital city is the best to live in, according to a report by WalletHub. Forbes also ranked Austin the #1 city for jobs in the nation.
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9. We have an incredible amount of rich history.
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10. Plus, you won't find a state quite as enchanting as ours.
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11. Or as breathtaking.
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12. You won't ever go hungry here.
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13. We have the second largest canyon in the nation, Palo Duro Canyon.
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14. If the summers get too hot for you, we have plenty of water to cool off in!
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15. We have so many fun fairs and festivals throughout the year, including the State Fair of Texas.
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16. Plus, the kindest people you will ever meet live here, which makes Texas the absolute best place to be.
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I love Texas, and wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. What other reasons make Texas the most underrated state in the nation? Please share your thoughts with us in the comments!

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