How many of you knew this?

But it's so small...

Well that's certainly a stretch...but away you go. I have no particular 'state-pride' so don't really get that Texas thing.

I may get comments about this, but If asked when traveling, especially overseas, where I am from I always say I'm from Texas.

Yes Texas has a certain identity. I say I'm from the U.S.

Our daughter is from Texas. We all were in Germany together. Everyone came alive when she mentioned Texas. It's so funny to listen to the Germans talk about Texas. They all want to travel to Texas!

I'm not from Texas "but I got here as fast as I could" as the saying goes. I didn't understand all the State pride either when I got here. No other state is as proud as a Texan. Texas is not boastful. Texans are simply and quietly proud. Then I took a Texas History class, you know, the class that everyone has to learn about every detail of their state? I understood after that. And pride is catchy. It's a friendly state pride where you never meet a stranger kinda thing. Everyone who lives here is a Texan. If not, you'll become one! Ive lived in Texas for over 40 years now, almost twice that of my home state of Cali where I left when I was 21. I consider myself a Texan and proud of it.

Did you wonder when you first got to Texas why people stood up when they heard "I've been working on the railroad" played?

porkpal said:Did you wonder when you first got to Texas why people stood up when they heard "I've been working on the railroad" played?

I'm supposed to stand? Why?

Turns out here it is "The Eyes Of Texas Are Upon You" - the UT anthem.

How about that?! Texas is full of tradition! And reeks of loyalty! We have one DD that's a Coog and one that is a Bearkat.

I guess they would stay seated.

I'm an Aggie so would stay seated for sure!