Official language-No official language Demonym Texan/Texian (archaic) Capital Austin Largest city Houston Largest metro area Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington[1] Area Ranked 2nd in the US - Total 268,581[2] sq mi (696,241 km2) - Width 773[3] miles (1,244 km) - Length 790 miles (1,270 km) - % water 2.5 - Latitude 25°50′ N to 36°30′ N - Longitude 93°31′ W to 106°39′ W Population Ranked 2nd in the US - Total 25,145,561 (2010 Census)[4] - Density 96.3[5]/sq mi (37.2/km2) Ranked 26th in the US Elevation - Highest point Guadalupe Peak[6] 8,751 ft (2,667 m) - Mean 1,700 ft (520 m) - Lowest point Gulf of Mexico coast[6] 0 ft (0 m) Before statehood Republic of Texas Admission to Union December 29, 1845 (28th) Governor Rick Perry (R) Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst (R) Legislature Texas Legislature - Upper house Senate - Lower house House of Representatives U.S. Senators Kay Bailey Hutchison (R) John Cornyn (R) U.S. House delegation 20 Republicans, 12 Democrats (list) Time zones - most of state Central: UTC−6/−5 - tip of West Texas Mountain: UTC−7/−6 Abbreviations TX Tex. US-TX Website http://www.texas.gov/
The Texas Education Agency oversees public prekindergarten through high school education, as well as adult basic education programs.
We are the fifth largest organization of lawyers in the United States. The State Bar Act, adopted by the Legislature in 1939, mandates that all attorneys licensed to practice law in Texas be members of the State Bar.
Established by the Constitution of the Republic of Texas in 1836, the Texas General Land Office is the state's oldest agency. On January 2, 2015, George Prescott Bush was sworn in as the 28th Texas Land Commissioner. A native Texan, Bush was born in Houston on April 24, 1976. He was elected Texas Land Commissioner on November 4, 2014, earning more votes than any other statewide candidate on the ballot. As Texas Land Commissioner, Bush works to ensure Texas veterans get the benefits they’ve earned, oversees investments that earn billions of dollars for public education and manages state lands to produce the oil and gas that is helping make America energy-independent. Commissioner Bush also watches over the Alamo and preserves historic archives at the General Land Office that date back to the Spanish Empire.
Established by the Constitution of the Republic of Texas in 1836, the Texas General Land Office is the state's oldest agency. On January 2, 2015, George Prescott Bush was sworn in as the 28th Texas Land Commissioner. A native Texan, Bush was born in Houston on April 24, 1976. He was elected Texas Land Commissioner on November 4, 2014, earning more votes than any other statewide candidate on the ballot. As Texas Land Commissioner, Bush works to ensure Texas veterans get the benefits they’ve earned, oversees investments that earn billions of dollars for public education and manages state lands to produce the oil and gas that is helping make America energy-independent. Commissioner Bush also watches over the Alamo and preserves historic archives at the General Land Office that date back to the Spanish Empire.
TREC requires that all real estate brokers and salespersons meet and maintain specified levels of education to hold a license to act as a real estate agent. Agents are required to follow the provisions of The Real Estate License Act and the Rules of the Texas Real Estate Commission in all transactions and to deal with the public in a competent and honest manner. The Commission also licenses real estate inspectors, residential service companies, real estate schools and registers timeshare properties.
If you're a military member or veteran, then you may qualify for special benefits provided by the State of Texas. The Texas VLB operates under the Texas General Land Office to provide Texas military members and veterans below-market land loans, home loans and home improvement loans. VLB also brings long-term care to veterans in 8 Texas State Veterans Homes located throughout the state and honors those who served in 4 Texas State Veterans Cemeteries. You can reach us at the Texas Veterans Hotline: 1-800-252-8387 (VETS).
OCA is a state agency in the Judicial Branch that operates under the direction of the Texas Supreme Court and the Chief Justice and is governed primarily by Chapter 72 of the Texas Government Code.
There's no denying Lone Star pride! GO TEXAN, with its signature mark in the shape of Texas, celebrates, promotes and supports the business savvy and plainspoken grit Texas agriculture is known for throughout the world. Whether it's grown, sewn or served up on a plate, more than 26 million Texans shop, travel and dine out in support of Texas business and agriculture, looking for the GO TEXAN mark to light the way.
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Established by the Constitution of the Republic of Texas in 1836, the Texas General Land Office is the state's oldest agency. On January 2, 2015, George Prescott Bush was sworn in as the 28th Texas Land Commissioner. A native Texan, Bush was born in Houston on April 24, 1976. He was elected Texas Land Commissioner on November 4, 2014, earning more votes than any other statewide candidate on the ballot. As Texas Land Commissioner, Bush works to ensure Texas veterans get the benefits they’ve earned, oversees investments that earn billions of dollars for public education and manages state lands to produce the oil and gas that is helping make America energy-independent. Commissioner Bush also watches over the Alamo and preserves historic archives at the General Land Office that date back to the Spanish Empire.
TREC requires that all real estate brokers and salespersons meet and maintain specified levels of education to hold a license to act as a real estate agent. Agents are required to follow the provisions of The Real Estate License Act and the Rules of the Texas Real Estate Commission in all transactions and to deal with the public in a competent and honest manner. The Commission also licenses real estate inspectors, residential service companies, real estate schools and registers timeshare properties.
There's no denying Lone Star pride! GO TEXAN, with its signature mark in the shape of Texas, celebrates, promotes and supports the business savvy and plainspoken grit Texas agriculture is known for throughout the world. Whether it's grown, sewn or served up on a plate, more than 26 million Texans shop, travel and dine out in support of Texas business and agriculture, looking for the GO TEXAN mark to light the way.
If you're a military member or veteran, then you may qualify for special benefits provided by the State of Texas. The Texas VLB operates under the Texas General Land Office to provide Texas military members and veterans below-market land loans, home loans and home improvement loans. VLB also brings long-term care to veterans in 8 Texas State Veterans Homes located throughout the state and honors those who served in 4 Texas State Veterans Cemeteries. You can reach us at the Texas Veterans Hotline: 1-800-252-8387 (VETS).
Official language-No official language Demonym Texan/Texian (archaic) Capital Austin Largest city Houston Largest metro area Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington[1] Area Ranked 2nd in the US - Total 268,581[2] sq mi (696,241 km2) - Width 773[3] miles (1,244 km) - Length 790 miles (1,270 km) - % water 2.5 - Latitude 25°50′ N to 36°30′ N - Longitude 93°31′ W to 106°39′ W Population Ranked 2nd in the US - Total 25,145,561 (2010 Census)[4] - Density 96.3[5]/sq mi (37.2/km2) Ranked 26th in the US Elevation - Highest point Guadalupe Peak[6] 8,751 ft (2,667 m) - Mean 1,700 ft (520 m) - Lowest point Gulf of Mexico coast[6] 0 ft (0 m) Before statehood Republic of Texas Admission to Union December 29, 1845 (28th) Governor Rick Perry (R) Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst (R) Legislature Texas Legislature - Upper house Senate - Lower house House of Representatives U.S. Senators Kay Bailey Hutchison (R) John Cornyn (R) U.S. House delegation 20 Republicans, 12 Democrats (list) Time zones - most of state Central: UTC−6/−5 - tip of West Texas Mountain: UTC−7/−6 Abbreviations TX Tex. US-TX Website http://www.texas.gov/
OCA is a state agency in the Judicial Branch that operates under the direction of the Texas Supreme Court and the Chief Justice and is governed primarily by Chapter 72 of the Texas Government Code.
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ERS administers benefits for state and higher education employees, retirees and their families. Benefits include health and dental plans, pension, TexFlex and Texa$aver 401(k) and 457 plans. We also manage and invest the ERS Trust Fund. ers.state.tx.us ADDITIONAL WEBSITES: • HealthSelect: www.myuhc.com/hs • Community First: www.cfhp.com/ers • Scott & White: ers.swhp.org • Humana Medicare Advantage PPO: www.humana.com/custom_clients/ers_medicare • KelseyCare Advantage HMO: www.kelseycareadvantage.com/ERS • Humana Dental: www.humanadental.com/ers • State of Texas Dental Discount Plan: www.txdentaldiscount.com • HealthSelect Prescription Drug Plan: www.caremark.com/ers • Texa$aver: www.texasaver.com • TexFlex: texas.payflex.com
The Texas House of Representatives is composed of 150 members, each elected for a two-year term. The Texas Legislature meets in Regular Session for about five months every other year. Regular Sessions begin at noon on the second Tuesday in January of odd numbered years and can last no more than 140 days, ending during the last week of May or the first week of June. Special Sessions may be called by the Governor and can last up to 30 days. A member of the house must be a citizen of the United States, must be a qualified elector of the state, and must be at least 21 years old. He or she must have been a resident of the state for two years immediately preceding election, and for one year immediately preceding election must have been a resident of the district from which he or she was chosen. At the beginning of each Regular Session, the members of the House of Representatives elect one member to serve as the presiding officer--the Speaker of the House. Location: The Texas Capitol is located on N. Congress Avenue between 11th and 15th Streets in downtown Austin.