Texas

Governor
Greg Abbott (Republican)

Population
31.71 million

Number of Senators
2 U.S. Senators

Number of Representatives
38 U.S. House members

Texas became the 28th state on December 29, 1845. Its civic identity reflects its history as a republic, border communities, energy, agriculture, technology, ports, military installations, and some of the nation’s largest metropolitan areas. State government is centered in Austin.

Overview

Texas became the 28th state on December 29, 1845. Its civic identity reflects its history as a republic, border communities, energy, agriculture, technology, ports, military installations, and some of the nation’s largest metropolitan areas. State government is centered in Austin.