Talk:Texas

Edit request from Gocru, 5 October 2010

{{edit semi-protected}} Please change "The former republic chartered the private universities Baylor University and Southwestern University" to "The former republic chartered universities the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Baylor University, and Southwestern University."

The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor was also chartered by the Republic of Texas. Please, add it to the listed schools. (see bottom of link: http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/belton-tx/mary-hardin-baylor-3588)

Thanks

Gocru (talk) 00:45, 5 October 2010 (UTC)

Agreed. Updated page. Oldag07 (talk) 03:22, 6 October 2010 (UTC)

Nations of or in Texas

Moved this from the main page. while good information, does not flow with the rest of the history section. Not sure exactly where it should go. As for the various native american nations, this information can be seen in the pre-european era section. Oldag07 (talk) 12:21, 14 October 2010 (UTC)

While there are several such "mini" nations that have existed or struggle to exist in what is now the United States, Texas is no exception:

1. Republic of the Rio Grande
2. Republic of Fredonia
3. Free State of Lavaca
4. Free State of Galveston (sometimes called the Republic of Galveston Island)
5. United Republic of Texas or New Republic of Texas

Texas is an exception--none of these other examples entered into treaties with the United States, and none other than Texas reserves the right--recognized by the United States federal government--to suceed from the union. Furthermore, no other state may legally fly thier flag at the same height as the US flag; the other 49 must fly them lower. This is actually practiced in Texas today. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.186.65.6 (talk) 16:45, 6 November 2010 (UTC)

I have no opinion on the original content dispute here, but both the 'right to secede" and the flag right are myths. You may want to provide better examples. Kuru (talk) 17:47, 6 November 2010 (UTC)

This is a non-sequitor but why does Texas history end in 1963? What happened from the 60s to 2010 in Texas? (198.151.179.5 (talk) 18:44, 7 December 2010 (UTC))

Our awsomeness has become too great to fit our recent history on this page. Just ask any Texan.(Drlf (talk) 00:46, 30 March 2011 (UTC))

Edit request from DeonnaRamos, 16 October 2010

{{edit semi-protected}} SOMEONE NEEDS TO CHANGE THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE SPOKEN IN TEXAS; IT IS ENGLISH, ALWAYS HAS BEEN AND ALWAYS WILL BE.

DeonnaRamos (talk) 09:30, 16 October 2010 (UTC)

Sources say other wise. Remember that the golden rule of wikipedia is that it has to keep a neutral point of view. Thanks for your input though. Oldag07 (talk) 12:05, 16 October 2010 (UTC)

 Not done: Sadly, it seems that Oldag07 is correct - a quick google search for "official language of Texas" yields several hits of politicians proposing English as the official language, but no mention of that proposal being adopted. Celestra (talk) 13:32, 16 October 2010 (UTC)

Edit request from 146.6.194.230, 5 November 2010

{{edit semi-protected}} For accuracy, the latest Fortune 500 rankings should be used, or the year cited on those that are currently used. Based on the 2010 rankings (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune500/2010/), citations #12, #13, #150, and #151 are incorrect. Something like "Texas is currently tied with California in the greatest number of Fortune 500 headquarters located in the state at fifty-seven" would correct this.

146.6.194.230 (talk) 17:20, 5 November 2010 (UTC)

 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. Requests should be submitted in the form of "Please change X to Y" so that an uninvolved editor (such as myself) can make the necessary edits without too much difficulty. elektrikSHOOS 08:29, 6 November 2010 (UTC)

Texas borders the Mexican states of Chihuahua, to the south and west, Coahuila, to the south, Nuevo Leon, to the south, and Tamaulipas, south along the Gulf of Mexico. Erick Williams (talk) 00:04, 2 January 2011 (UTC) Erick Williams

Texan Economy?

"....Texas's economy is the third largest in the world of country subdivisions behind California and Tokyo Prefecture....". Surely this has to be an error...England (ie, a first level subdivision of the United Kingdom) MUST have a GDP far outreaching that of Texas, California or Tokyo, thus relegating Texas to at best forth in the world, if it is indeed surpassed by California and Tokyo Prefecture. 82.5.68.95 (talk) 00:48, 26 February 2011 (UTC)

Fixed. Kuru (talk) 19:16, 26 February 2011 (UTC)

Edit request from 208.80.74.49, 2 March 2011

Please state the following on this page: Texas is the only state in the US to have the right to secede at any moment it wants to, since it was annexed as a nation. It has been taught in all Texas history books and has been stated in Texas legislature. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 208.80.74.49 (talk) 19:45, 2 March 2011 (UTC)

 Not done: That is not true. It is an urban legend. See Texas v. White for some information on this subject. Republic of Texas also talks about it. Try google and snopes.com too. – jaksmata 20:58, 3 March 2011 (UTC)

And also, you STILL haven't put that Texas is allowed to fly their flag at the same height as the US flag. Failed to put that in there too. What are ya'll, a bunch of yanks?208.80.74.49 (talk) 18:19, 21 March 2011 (UTC)

So is every other state flag. It's an urban myth that Texas is the only state allowed to do so. You may want to avoid calling people yanks, and then misspelling y'all. Kuru (talk) 20:05, 21 March 2011 (UTC)

Oh oh forgive me for a typing error. It isn't a urban myth. Every single Texas Flag I have seen has been flown at the same level as the US flag. No other state flag is allowed to do so, since the other states did not join as nations. They joined as territories. Y'ALL have absolutely no idea what y'all are talking about, and I think every fellow Texan shares my same point of view. 208.80.74.49 (talk) 13:33, 22 March 2011 (UTC)

I'm sorry you're still confused. Perhaps you could provide the sections of the federal flag code that support your assertion? I think you'll find that most Texans are educated enough to recognize urban legends, including this one. Kuru (talk) 14:10, 22 March 2011 (UTC)

This Texan is aware that Hawaii joined the union as a nation and can use both Snopes and Wikipedia. I wish "every fellow Texan" could do the same. Ben (talk) 14:40, 22 March 2011 (UTC)

This Texan also know this. Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms IP editor, please realize that you need to cite your claim using reliable sources, not just "everyone knows..." — BQZip01 — ^talk 15:12, 22 March 2011 (UTC)

It turns out that the IP address is a school district, so the editor is likely a student.Ben (talk) 15:23, 22 March 2011 (UTC)

If you check the talk history on this page and related pages, the secession and flag myths are common requests. They are, however, not true. There is no magic right Texas received to secede from the Union (which would be irrelevant anyway, as Texas v. White is definitive on the issue). This is, mistakenly, taught in some places in Texas, but it is not and never has been correct. The question of the flag presupposes that there is a legal code governing the flying of flags. The US flag code is not statuatory law, it is tradition. Any state can fly its flag any way it sees fit. Texas does not have special dispensation. In other news, Pecos Bill did not actually lasso a tornado. But seriously, the Texas secession movement puts out a lot of disinformation...it's akin to the anti-fluoride folks, truthers, birthers, etc. Just because somehting is said repeatedly with passionate intensity doesn't make it so.Jbower47 (talk) 14:43, 28 March 2011 (UTC)

Edit request from Arkitexas, 29 March 2011

First paragraph includes vandalism comments as follows:

"(mostly niggers and Beaners). Texans are looked down upon by society and should not be alive at all. Luckily the texas reformation- a group in Dallas, is centered about the extermination of such pests, and take control of the white population."

Please have someone remove the vandalism.

Arkitexas (talk) 14:35, 29 March 2011 (UTC)

 Done. It's been reverted. — Bility (talk) 16:01, 29 March 2011 (UTC)

Texas pride

As every Texan will tell you, texas arguably has more pride than every other state in the union combined. And yet I find that y'all have been misinforming people by not sayin this peice of info. And for y'all people wantin one of them resources, ask a true Texan. The'll be more than happy to tell you about how proud we are of the greatest place in this very universe.

Oh, and sombody on here said that Hawaii was also admited as a state after it was an independant country. Let me tell you somthin: They were WRONG. It was not admitted as a state. It was a territory first. Texas was NEVER a territory. In fact, there is an entire section in Texas history books about how we were never a territory.

(Drlf (talk) 01:14, 30 March 2011 (UTC))

I live in Texas, and I tend to agree with you. However, Wikipedia does not publish original research based on personal testimony. If you can find a reliable published source that describes "Texas pride", it would be well worth adding to the culture section. Dabomb87 (talk) 03:48, 30 March 2011 (UTC)

I just remembered: Texas pride in football. We have alot of that. But apparently y'all need a 'rescource' for that, too. But my friend is begging me to play video games right now, so I don't have time to look that up. (Drlf (talk) 21:57, 17 April 2011 (UTC))

Texas: The Best State for Business

In 2010, the state of Texas picked up another admirable attribute to add to their long list. CNBC has recognized Texas as the best state, in the nation, for business. It was ranked number one on CNBC's list of "Top States for Business in 2010." This is just one more reason to flock to the state of Texas.