“I wasn’t born in Texas, but I got here as quickly as I could!” That saying exists for a reason. No matter where life leads, if you have ever lived in the Lone Star State, it will become your home sweet home. There are myriad reasons why Texas gets in your blood, but here are a few of our favorites:
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15 Reasons Why Texas Will Always Be Home
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1. Texas barbecue — No one forgets the first time they taste “fall apart” brisket.
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2. If you can fry it and put it on a stick, you’ll find it at the Texas State Fair!
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3. Texas football — Back to school means Friday Night Lights.
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4. The stars at night really ARE big and bright.
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5. There is simply no substitute for a breathtaking Texas sunrise.
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6. Texas music — the Lone Star State is home to countless music legends.
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7. With summer temperatures soaring into triple digits, Texans know just how to survive the annual swelter.
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8. In spring, iconic Texas bluebonnets skirt the highways and fill fields with spectacular color.
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9. Texas cowboys — there’s almost always a rodeo going on somewhere.
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10. Texas has majestic mountains…
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11. And beautiful beaches, all within state lines.
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12. Because Blue Bell…
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13. …and Whataburger…
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14. And Tex-Mex!
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15. Texas charm– there is no place like it on Earth!
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