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1. Houston ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Houston
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2. San Antonio ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

San Antonio
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3. Dallas

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4. Austin

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5. Fort Worth

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6. El Paso

El Paso
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7. Arlington

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8. Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi
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9. Plano

Plano
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10. Laredo

Laredo
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11. Lubbock

Lubbock
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12. Garland

Garland
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13. Irving

Irving
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14. Amarillo

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15. Grand Prairie

Grand Prairie
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16. Brownsville

Brownsville
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17. McKinney

McKinney
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18. Frisco

Frisco
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19. Pasadena

Pasadena
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20. Mesquite

Mesquite
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21. Killeen

Killeen
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22. McAllen

McAllen
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23. Carrollton

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24. Midland

Midland
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25. Waco

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Q: How does Texas compare in size to other places?
  • A: Bigger than many countries, Texas is diverse, vast, and welcoming.
  • Q: What are some of the major cities in Texas?
  • A: Texas is home to some of the nation’s largest and most recognizable cities, like San Antonio, Houston, Austin, and Dallas.
  • Q: What are Texas cities known for?
  • A: They’re all vibrant, fun-loving, and extraordinarily friendly cities.
  • Q: What cultural and entertainment options do cities like Austin and Dallas offer?
  • A: Cities like Austin and Dallas boast rich culture and arts districts to explore by day and energetic nightlife scenes.

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