Texas State Information

Welcome to the Texas information page! Take a look around and learn more about Texas's history, and view some interesting facts and pieces of trivia. You can also find tips for scenic road trips and information about TX auto insurance. If you are moving to the great state of Texas, you will be interested in tips to help you get started including: information about changing your driver's license, help with getting an auto insurance quote and even a handy Allstate Moving Checklist to get you organized.

Little Bit of History

The state of Texas encompasses 267,339 square miles and is ranked second in the nation's total area. It was the 28th state to enter the union, joining the United States on December 29, 1845. Texas was named after the Hasinai Indian word tejas meaning friends or allies.

Essentials

Motto-

Friendship

Capital-

Austin

Time Zone-

Central & Mountain

Demonym-

Texan

Quarter

Introduced - 2004

Song

Texas, Our Texas

Texas, Our Texas!
all hail the mighty State!

Texas, Our Texas!
so wonderful so great!

Did You Know?

• Pecos is the home of the world's first rodeo, held on July 4, 1883.
• More land is farmed in Texas than in any other state.
• Austin is considered the live music capital of the world.
• The first major oil well in Texas was Spindletop, striking oil on January 10, 1901.

Want more state information like this? Look it up at 50states.com

If you are considering moving to the great state of Texas, here are a few tips to help you get started.

Driving in Texas
Take a spin through the Be prepared with need-to-know basics such as obtaining your driver's license, vehicle registration, and requirements for ID cards by visiting the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles online.

Moving Checklist and Home Inventory Record
With so many things to remember when moving such as calling your utility company or filling storage boxes, it's easy to get off track. Stay organized with these useful tools from Allstate:

• Use the Allstate Moving Checklist (PDF format) to help you stay organized
• Know Your Stuff, our online home inventory tool, can assist you in taking a full inventory of your belongings. You may also download the Allstate Household Inventory Record to document your belongings.

Remember to research your moving company's references, complaint history and check out their registration number. You can find this information at Relocation.com.

Need an Insurance Policy in Texas?
Get a car insurance quote today (it's easy) and see if you can save money by switching to Allstate. You can also call 1-866-621-6900 or talk to your local Allstate agent for a quote.

Scenic Drives

Some suggested scenic road trips.


Preview upcoming events, historic sites and museums. Find transportation information along with state maps at the Texas State Tourism site.

For more information specific to Texas visit:

• Texas State Catastrophe Information
• Texas Auto Insurance Coverages

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