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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 U.S. Census Bureau, the 2006 population was estimated to be 23,507,783 and the number of housing units in 2005 was approximated to be 9,026,011. Based upon 2000 census data, the home ownership rate was calculated at 63.8% as compared to the national average of 66.2% and the Median value of owner-occupied housing units was approximately $82,500.

For more Texas housing information, you may wish to contact one of these local real estate agents for assistance.

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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.