50 Fascinating Texas Trivia Questions and Answers

Reviewed by Kenton, Chief Editor·Updated May 2025·6 min read

Howdy, trivia enthusiasts! Ride into our Texas Trivia and get ready to saddle up and embark on a fascinating journey through the culture of Texas.

1What is the state flower of Texas?
2In which year did Texas become a U.S. state?
3What is the state tree of Texas?
4Which major river forms the border between Texas and Mexico?
5Which Texas city is known as the 'Live Music Capital of the World'?
6What famous battle cry originated from a siege in Texas in 1836?
7Which U.S. President was born in Texas?
8Texas is the ___ largest state in the U.S. by area.
9Which Texas city is home to the Johnson Space Center?
10Which Texas landmark is known as 'The Eighth Wonder of the World'?
11In which city is the University of Texas headquartered?
12What is the state mammal of Texas?
13Which Texas city is known for its Stockyards National Historic District?
14Which major U.S. airline is headquartered in Dallas, Texas?
15What is the capital of Texas?
16Which Texas event marks the state's independence from Mexico?
17Which festival in Austin celebrates music, film, and interactive media?
18Texas holds the record for the highest temperature ever recorded in the U.S. What was it?
19What nickname refers to the Texan oil industry?
20Which long road trip in Texas is known as 'The World's Largest Honky Tonk'?
21Which is the oldest town in Texas?
22What is Texas's most popular sport?
23Which Texas city is known as 'The Sparkling City by the Sea'?
24In which city is the Texas State Fair held annually?
25What is the state bird of Texas?
26Which island is a popular tourist destination off the coast of Texas?
27Which mountain in Texas is the highest point in the state?
28Which desert covers parts of West Texas?
29What is the state dish of Texas?
30Which Texas city is known for its German cultural heritage?
31Which famous U.S. military installation is located in San Antonio?
32Which Texas lake is the largest reservoir in the state?
33Which prehistoric creatures' footprints can be found at Dinosaur Valley State Park?
34What is the state insect of Texas?
35Which Texas city is known as the 'Cowboy Capital of the World'?
36Which wildlife refuge in Texas is the winter home of North America's only remaining wild flock of whooping cranes?
37What popular Texas event features a massive rodeo and livestock show?
38Which caverns in Texas are known for their unique and beautiful formations?
39Which Texas city has the nickname 'Space City'?
40In what Texas city can you find the historic district known as The Strand?
41What ocean borders the state of Texas?
42Which Texas city is famous for its bats under the Congress Avenue Bridge?
43Which Texas museum is dedicated to the history of the cattle industry?
44Which national park in Texas is known for its unique canyons and desert landscapes?
45Which canyon in Texas is the second largest in the U.S.?
46Which Texas lake is famous for its pink granite dome?
47What is the state reptile of Texas?
48Which Texas city is known as the 'Gateway to Big Bend'?
49Which river is Texas's longest?
50Which fort in West Texas was a key post during the Indian Wars in the late 1800s?