"Florida Cracker cattle The Florida Cracker Cow is a breed of cattle developed in the state of Florida, and named for the Florida Cracker culture in which it was kept. Also known as the Florida Scrub or just as the Cracker cow, these cattle are one of the criollo-type breeds originally brought to the Southern U.S. by the Spanish Conquistadors. The breed is very closely related to the Pineywoods cattle breed, but purebred Crackers have not been crossbred with any English breeds like the Pineywoods has in the past. Other related breeds include the Corriente and Texas Longhorn. Florida Cracker"
"Santa Gertrudis cattle Santa Gertrudis cattle are a tropical beef breed of cattle developed in southern Texas on the King Ranch. They were named for the Spanish land grant where Captain Richard King originally established the King Ranch. This breed was officially recognized by the United States Department of Agriculture in 1940, becoming the first beef breed formed in the United States. The origin given by King Ranch is that it was formed by mating Brahman bulls with Beef Shorthorn cows, with the final composition being about three-eighths Brahman and five-eighths Shorthorn. In 1918, the King Ranch purchased 52 bulls"
"Texas Longhorn The Texas Longhorn is a breed of cattle known for its characteristic horns, which can extend to over tip to tip for bulls, and up to tip to tip for steers and exceptional cows. The longhorn with the longest recorded horn total horn length marks in at 129.5 in and belongs to longhorn M Arrow Cha-Ching. This longhorn is owned by Richard Flip who lives near Fayetteville, Texas. The second longest on record is 3S Danica of Tallgrass Cattle Company, who measured at 100 in tip to tip on September 13, 2018. They are descendants of the first"
"Texas Heeler The Texas Heeler is a crossbred herding dog found mainly in Texas. They are a cross between the Australian Cattle Dog and the Australian Shepherd, but can be a cross between the Australian Cattle Dog and the Border Collie. They are bred mainly for their ability to work cattle. Found mainly on ranches in the past, they are currently being enjoyed in dog sports such as agility, frisbee, and Rally Obedience. Texas Heelers are medium-sized dogs that generally weigh between 25 and 50 pounds (11–23 kg) and stand between 17 and 22 inches (43-61 cm) tall. Their coats"
"for first-calf heifers. Texas Longhorn The Texas Longhorn is a breed of cattle known for its characteristic horns, which can extend to over tip to tip for bulls, and up to tip to tip for steers and exceptional cows. The longhorn with the longest recorded horn total horn length marks in at 129.5 in and belongs to longhorn M Arrow Cha-Ching. This longhorn is owned by Richard Flip who lives near Fayetteville, Texas. The second longest on record is 3S Danica of Tallgrass Cattle Company, who measured at 100 in tip to tip on September 13, 2018. They are descendants"
"the Senate ten days later on May 25, 2005. Governor Rick Perry signed the legislation adopting the Lacy as ""the official State Dog Breed of Texas"" on June 18, 2005. The Lacy was proposed by some in 2008 to replace Reveille VII, a collie, as the mascot dog of Texas A&M. In accordance with tradition since Reveille III, however, a collie was chosen. Blue Lacy The Lacy Dog or Blue Lacy Dog is a breed of working dog that originated in Texas in the mid-19th century. The Lacy was first recognized in 2001 by the Texas Senate. In Senate Resolution"
"Texas Red (horse) Texas Red (foaled March 15, 2012) is an American Thoroughbred racehorse. In 2014, he won one minor race from his first four starts and then established himself as one of the top two-year-old colts in North America with a six and a half length win in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile. He has unique connections, as his part-owner/trainer and his usual jockey are brothers: Keith and Kent Desormeaux. Texas Red is a bay colt with a white star bred in Kentucky by Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings. He was sired by Afleet Alex, who won the Preakness Stakes and the"
"all United States both in terms of number and acreage. Texas leads the nation in number of cattle, usually exceeding 16 million head. The sprawling 320,000 deeded acre (1,200 km²) ""La Escalera Ranch"", located south of Fort Stockton, Texas, is one of the largest cattle ranches in the Southwestern United States. The state leads nationally in production of sheep and goat products. Texas is king of cotton leading the nation in cotton production, its leading crop and second-most-valuable farm product. Texas is a leader in cereal crop production. Three counties in the state—Colorado, Wharton and Matagorda—take advantage of water from"
"Texas toad The Texas toad (""Anaxyrus speciosus"") is a species of medium-sized (to ) toad that occurs in the southern United States and northern Mexico. It breeds in temporary water pools after heavy rains. The Texas toad is native to the United States where it is found in the state of Texas (in 2009 it was designated as the Texas State Amphibian), its range also extends northward to Oklahoma, westward to New Mexico and southward to northern Mexico. It is a desert species and is found in dry grassland, savannahs with scattered mesquite and open woodland, usually on sandy or"
"2016. He stands stallion duties at Crestwood Farm in Lexington, Kentucky, with a $7,500 stud fee. Texas Red (horse) Texas Red (foaled March 15, 2012) is an American Thoroughbred racehorse. In 2014, he won one minor race from his first four starts and then established himself as one of the top two-year-old colts in North America with a six and a half length win in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile. He has unique connections, as his part-owner/trainer and his usual jockey are brothers: Keith and Kent Desormeaux. Texas Red is a bay colt with a white star bred in Kentucky by"
"Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed it as being of ""least concern"". Texas toad The Texas toad (""Anaxyrus speciosus"") is a species of medium-sized (to ) toad that occurs in the southern United States and northern Mexico. It breeds in temporary water pools after heavy rains. The Texas toad is native to the United States where it is found in the state of Texas (in 2009 it was designated as the Texas State Amphibian), its range also extends northward to Oklahoma, westward to New Mexico and southward to northern Mexico. It is a desert species and is found in"
"is found in northern Texas and Oklahoma. The white-nosed coati is found in southern parts of New Mexico and Texas. There have also been records of jaguars and ocelots in southern New Mexico and Texas. Other mammals include the American black bear, which is found in the woodlands of states such as Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Florida and the Carolinas, and the white-tailed deer which is found in all the southern states. The Texas longhorn is the official state mammal of Texas, and the North American porcupine and American beaver can be found throughout the South with the exception of Florida."
"developed the dogs' natural herding instincts to work the family's free-roaming hogs. On March 15, 2005, in the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas, Representative Joaquin Castro at the request of the Texas Lacy Game Dog Association filed House Concurrent Resolution No. 108, proposing the blue Lacy as state dog of Texas. This legislation was proposed to recognize the original breeders and their contribution to the State of Texas as well as to honor the Lacy as a Texas original. House Concurrent Resolution No. 108 was adopted by the Texas House of Representatives on May 15, 2005, and by"
"Texas puppy mill bill The Texas puppy mill bill formally House Bill 1451: The Large-Scale Commercial Dog and Cat Breeder Bill is a law that lays guidelines for welfare of animals with large-scale commercial breeders in Texas, a state in the United States of America. The bill specifies parameters such as feed, space, shelter, ventilation and medical care. The law was passed on June 17, 2011, and took effect on September 1, 2012. This legislation was authored by state Rep. Senfronia Thompson, D-Houston. The law considers those breeders who keep 11 or more breeding females or sell 20 or more"
"cattle in the New World, brought by Christopher Columbus and the Spanish colonists, and have a high drought-stress tolerance. Texas Longhorns are known for their diverse coloring, and can be any color or mix of colors, but dark red and white color mixes are the most dominant. Registries for the breed include the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America, founded in 1964 by the Kerr County rancher Charles Schreiner, III; the International Texas Longhorn Association, and the Cattlemen's Texas Longhorn Registry. The online National Texas Longhorn Museum displays the diversity of horns found in the breed, stories about notable individual"
"the project. They were cared for largely as curiosities, but the stock's longevity, resistance to disease and ability to thrive on marginal pastures quickly revived the breed as beef stock and for their link to Texas history. Texas Longhorns with elite genetics can often sell for $40,000 or more at auction, with the record of $380,000 on March 18, 2017 for a cow 3S Danica and heifer calf at side during the Legacy XIII sale in Fort Worth, Texas. Commercial ranchers cross-breed Texas Longhorns with other breeds for increasing hybrid vigor and easy calving characteristics. Smaller birth weights reduce dystocia"
"Texas mouse The Texas mouse (""Peromyscus attwateri"") is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae. It is found in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas in the United States. This species is named in honor of Henry Philemon Attwater. The Texas mouse is considered medium-sized for its genus. It has long tail, bicolored, upper tail has brownish, and lower tail has brownish white with well haired. Also slightly tufted at the end; large hind feet. It has usually dark or dusky ankles, and the ear is medium-seized. Color of dorsal is dark mixed with brown and blackish hairs, and"
"in Native American art in the Southwestern United States and Mexico. The Texas horned lizard is the state reptile of Texas and, as the ""horned frog,"" is the mascot of Texas Christian University and can be seen in the university's seal. Texas horned lizard The Texas horned lizard (""Phrynosoma cornutum"") is one of about 14 North American species of spikey-bodied reptiles called horned lizards. ""P. cornutum"" ranges from Colorado and Kansas to northern Mexico (in the Sonoran desert), and from southeastern Arizona to Texas. Also, isolated, introduced populations are found in the Carolinas, Georgia, and northern Florida. Texas horned lizards"
"Texas kangaroo rat The Texas kangaroo rat (""Dipodomys elator"") is a rodent of the family Heteromyidae. It is endemic to Texas where it often lives in association with brush species like mesquite and lotebush growing in areas with firm clay-loam soils. It is a relatively large kangaroo rat that ranges in size from approximately 60 grams to 95 or more. Males and females of this species are sexually dimorphic, males being larger than females. Its distribution is within north-central Texas and it is only found within 13 counties. It was formerly found in Oklahoma, but is thought to have since"
"Texas State Bobcats The Texas State Bobcats are the sports teams that represent Texas State University. Currently, they compete in the Sun Belt Conference in NCAA Division I (Football Bowl Subdivision for football). The Bobcat has been the mascot of Texas State University since 1921, when the university adopted the name from the recommendation of a committee formed to raise school spirit. Smaller than mountain lions, bobcats are known for their stubborn fierceness and great courage. The football squad used the bobcat for the first time in 1921 and went undefeated with a 7–0 season. Texas State had several officially"
"Red River Rivalry between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the University of Texas Longhorns, and the State Fair Classic between the Grambling State University Tigers and the Prairie View A&M University Panthers are played at the Cotton Bowl in Fair Park during the State Fair. The State Fair is known for its fried food, particularly the corn dogs. The State Fair is also home to the Texas Star, the tallest Ferris wheel in the Western Hemisphere, and Big Tex, a cowboy statue. Other state fairs held in Texas include the North Texas State Fair in Denton, the South Texas"
"Blue Lacy The Lacy Dog or Blue Lacy Dog is a breed of working dog that originated in Texas in the mid-19th century. The Lacy was first recognized in 2001 by the Texas Senate. In Senate Resolution No. 436, the 77th Legislature honored the Lacy as ""a true Texas breed"". In June 2005, Governor Rick Perry signed the legislation adopting the Blue Lacy as ""the official State Dog Breed of Texas"". As expected, the vast majority of Lacy dogs are found in Texas. However, as the breed becomes more well recognized, there are breeding populations being established across the United"
"Texas Dandy Texas Dandy (born 1942) was a Quarter Horse stallion who not only raced well, and sired outstanding broodmares, he was a movie star also. Texas Dandy was a 1942 sorrel stallion registered as number 2112 with the American Quarter Horse Association (or AQHA). His sire was My Texas Dandy #4900, and his dam was Streak #612. He was bred by R. C. Tatum of Junction, Texas and owned by W. A. Northington of Egypt, Texas when he was registered with the AQHA. His sire was inbred to *Porte Drapeau, an imported Thoroughbred stallion. His dam was a daughter"
"to be independent young from their mothers. Texas mouse The Texas mouse (""Peromyscus attwateri"") is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae. It is found in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas in the United States. This species is named in honor of Henry Philemon Attwater. The Texas mouse is considered medium-sized for its genus. It has long tail, bicolored, upper tail has brownish, and lower tail has brownish white with well haired. Also slightly tufted at the end; large hind feet. It has usually dark or dusky ankles, and the ear is medium-seized. Color of dorsal is dark"
"the States of Texas. Three of the tribes the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas; Tigua of Ysleta del Sur Pueblo; Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas are all also Federally Recognized tribes. The Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas, recognized in 2008 is the only other tribe besides the Mount Tabor Indian Community, that is state recognized. The Mount Tabor Indian Community was recognized on May 10, 2017. As of 2018 J.C. Thompson currently serves as Tribal Chairman and William Ellis ""Billy"" Bean serves as Deputy Chairman. Kilgore is represented in the Texas Senate by Republican Bryan Hughes, District 1, and in the"
"their compatibility with small acreage and hobby farms. Ancestral cattle brought by Christopher Columbus in 1493 to the Caribbean island of Hispaniola and additional cattle in subsequent expeditions formed the genetic base of the Texas Longhorn. Turned loose on the open range, and mostly feral for the next two centuries, they evolved the ""hardy"" characteristics, wide-swept horns and range of colors that they are known for. In 1990 John Fore of Foresite Miniature Longhorns started downsizing purebred, registered Texas Longhorns by selectively breeding the smallest Texas Longhorns he could find. In 2010 TLBAA dedicated a separate registry for Miniature Texas"
"Texas river cooter The Texas river cooter (""Pseudemys texana"") is a species of freshwater turtle native to creeks, rivers, and lakes of the US state of Texas. It is found in the river basins of the Colorado, Brazos, Guadalupe, and San Antonio Rivers. It is one of two species of cooter native to the state, the other being the Eastern River Cooter. The Texas River Cooter is a relatively large turtle, capable of growing to a shell length of 12+ inches (30.5 cm). They are green in color, with yellow and black markings that fade with age. Males can be"
"cattle from the Callow herd were exported to Canada. The Canadian-born offspring of those cattle were transferred to the Bronx Zoo but moved to the King Ranch in Texas where they remained for almost the next forty years. In USA the breed is known as Ancient White Park to avoid confusion with the hornless American White Park. Most national populations of White Park cattle have been DNA tested to verify parentage, to confirm the provenance of products, and to enable assignment of applicant animals to breed and determine the optimum breeding program to ensure their effective conservation survival. The breeding"
"cattle, the American Brahman, which was a blend of four breeds of cattle from India. The cattle were well-adapted to the hot, swampy conditions of the Texas Gulf Coast. In the early 1920s, James W. Sartwelle, a stockyard manager from Sealy, Texas, founded the American Brahman Breeders Association. Ranchers had no opportunities to show their cattle and raise awareness of the breed. Some attempted to show at the Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show in Fort Worth, Texas, but they weren't allowed into the main arena. In January 1931, Sartwelle invited six other businessmen to a lunch at the Texas State"
"The ranch also boasted several Brahman bulls, as well as Beef Shorthorns and Herefords. The Brahmans, which were native to South Asia, were well adapted to thrive in South Texas' hot climate; they were crossed with the ranch's Beef Shorthorns to produce the ranch's own trademark stock — the Santa Gertrudis cattle, which were recognized as a breed in 1940. The Santa Gertrudis was the first American breed of beef cattle. Lea portrays King's purchase of the Ranch as motivated by his wooing of Henrietta Maria Morse Chamberlain (1832–1925), whom he married in the First Presbyterian Church, Brownsville, on Sunday,"
"diverse to be classified in any other way than one truly of its own. Texas is placed in the Southern United States by the United States Census Bureau, Texas has a strong ranching tradition which has had significant influence on American cowboy culture, particularly in rodeo. Rodeo is the official sport of Texas. The annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is the world's largest known rodeo. It is held over 20 days from late February through early March. The event begins with trail rides that originate from several points throughout the state, all of which convene at Reliant Park for"
"Dog and the Australian Shepherd that was first registered with the Animal Research Foundation (ARF) in 1970. The ARF has registered Australian Cattle Dogs without papers as ""Australian Cattledog Queensland Heelers"" since 1965 and was the first organisation to recognise the Australian Shepherd. Although originally bred for its ability to work cattle, the Texas Heeler is increasingly used as a pet and a companion in dog sports. As with most cross breeds, the Texas Heeler's size and appearance is a variable combination of the parent breeds. Australian Cattle Dog The Australian Cattle Dog (ACD), or simply Cattle Dog, is a"
"Texas Longhorns The Texas Longhorns are the athletic teams that represent The University of Texas at Austin. The teams are sometimes referred to as the 'Horns and take their name from the Longhorn cattle that were an important part of the development of Texas, and are now the official ""large animal"" of the U.S. state of Texas. The women's teams are sometimes called the Lady Longhorns, but generally both the men's and women's teams are referred to as the Longhorns, and the mascot is a Texas Longhorn steer named Bevo. The ""Longhorn"" nickname appeared in Texas newspapers by 1900. The"