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Texas Housing, Demographics, State History and Leisure Activities
Welcome to our Texas Relocation Resource Center!
We hope you'll find some interesting information about Texas's
state history, tourist attractions and places to visit as well as
housing and demographic statistics and visit our referral links to state and local
government agencies.
Historical Facts
Texas, is the second largest state in the United
States with approximately 267,000 square miles in area bordered on the south by Mexico and
on the southeast by the Gulf of Mexico. Texas was admitted to the Union in 1845.
Probably one of the most heroic and well remembered moments in Texas history is the battle for the Alamo.
At the Alamo in San Antonio, 150 Texas rebels led by William Travis made their stand against
Santa Anna's vastly superior Mexican army. On the second day of the siege, February 24, 1836, Travis called for
reinforcements with this heroic message:
"I shall never surrender or retreat. Then, I call on you in the name of Liberty, of patriotism, and everything dear to
the American character, to come to our aid with all dispatch. ...VICTORY OR DEATH."
After the battle, 182 Texan bodies were burned. The Mexican army including the generals were astonished at the vigorous
resistance and the courage of the few Texans who defended the Alamo. To learn more about Texas history, you
may wish to visit Texas History
website.
Housing Data and Demographics
Since you are relocating to Texas, you may also be interested to know
some current facts and statistics about Texas demographics and housing data collected by the U.S. Census Bureau.
According to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau survey, the population was estimated
to be 25,145,561 and the home ownership rate was calculated at 65.3% as compared to the national average of 66.9%.
The median value of owner-occupied housing units in 2009 was estimated
to be $125,800.
For more Texas housing
information, you may wish to contact one of these local real estate
agents for assistance.
The Woodlands, TX real estate with those who know it best! Personalized home tours of new, custom, and pre-owned homes with an expert Realtor specializing in the master-planned community of The Woodlands, Texas.
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State and Local Governments
For information about Texas's state capital, we have
provided a link to the Official Site for Austin,
Texas It includes everything from city council agendas to visitor information.
Visit the official e-Government site for the
State of Texas, providing a wide variety of state, county, and city services and information.
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