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5 Things Every Texan Has Done, or is About to do After Reading This List

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As a state populace, Texans are quite the varied sort. Our roots may come from all over the world, but they run deep, and we’ve molded them into an incredible state culture we’re proud of. And in many ways, we’re quite similar. Love of state brings us together, and if you’re a proud Texan, you’ve more than likely done some things other Texans can relate to. Sometimes it’s not until you find yourself out-of-state that you realize you’re a Texan through-and-through because of these five things everyone of us has done (or are about to…).

1. Your Grandma Taught You How to Make Sun Tea.

5 Things Every Texan Has Done, Or Is About To After Reading This List

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With age comes wisdom, and she knew just how to pass that on.

2. “Don’t Mess With Texas” is a Standard Phrase in Your Vocabulary.

5 Things Every Texan Has Done, Or Is About To After Reading This List

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Hey, it may be a commercial slogan, but it’s bang on!

3. You’ve Visited the State Fair.

5 Things Every Texan Has Done, Or Is About To After Reading This List

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Haven’t been? Blasphemy! (Just kidding, but c’mon, seriously?! It’s the Texas State Fair!)

You’re Willing to Walk Further Because You Found Shade for Your Truck.

5 Things Every Texan Has Done, Or Is About To After Reading This List

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Pure genius on a hot Texas day.

You’ve Gone Tubing Once or Ten Times Down a Beautiful Texas River.

5 Things Every Texan Has Done, Or Is About To After Reading This List

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What better way to cool off than the quintessential tubing trip?