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|official_languages = [[Texan English|English]], [[Texan Spanish|Spanish]] | |official_languages = [[Texan English|English]], [[Texan Spanish|Spanish]] | ||
|national_languages = <!--Country/territory-wide languages recognised but not necessarily in country/territory-wide law, etc--> | |national_languages = <!--Country/territory-wide languages recognised but not necessarily in country/territory-wide law, etc--> | ||
|regional_languages = German, [[Louisianan French|French]], [[Louisianan Creole|Creole]] | |regional_languages = German, [[Louisianan French|French]], [[Louisianan Creole|Creole]], Comache | ||
|ethnic_groups = {{plainlist| | |ethnic_groups = {{plainlist| | ||
* 48.6% [[Anglo-Texans|Anglo/White]] | * 48.6% [[Anglo-Texans|Anglo/White]] | ||
* | * 24.5% [[Hispanic Texans|Hispanic]] | ||
* 10.4% [[Native Texans|Native]] | |||
* 10.3% [[Afro-Texans|African]] | * 10.3% [[Afro-Texans|African]] | ||
* 4.8% [[Multiracial Texans|Multiracial]] | * 4.8% [[Multiracial Texans|Multiracial]] | ||
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Republic of Texas República de Tejas (Spanish) | |
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| Capital | Austin |
| Largest city | Houston |
| Official languages | English, Spanish |
| Recognised regional languages | German, French, Creole, Comache |
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| Demonym(s) | Texan, Texian, Tejano |
| Government | Unitary presidential constitutional republic |
• President | Ted Cruz |
• Vice President | Tony Sanchez |
| Legislature | Congress |
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| National Assembly | |
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Texas (Spanish: Tejas), officially the Republic of Texas (Spanish: República de Tejas) is a sovereign state in North America. It is bordered by Deseret and Sonora to the west, the United States to the east, and Mexico to the southwest, the Gulf of Mexico to the southeast and its capital is Austin,
Texas is a developed country, with a high national GDP of $4.63 trillion. The per capita GDP of $43,679 ranks highly in the world, although the country also ranks highly in income inequality. The country has a booming oil industry fueled by an abundance of natural resources and high productivity, as well as a free market economy that allows business to thrive. Texas ranks highly in civil rights, political freedom, and economic freedom. Texas is a member of several international organizations, including the World Assembly, The Organization of American States,
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Texans have been described as very individualistic, competitive, and hardworking, even more so than their American counterparts. This has resulted in great economic productivity, and a libertarian form of government. This has also made Texas a popular destination for immigrants. Texans are also firm believers in equality, and do not think that one social class should have more rights than others.