No State Lies Due East of Texas—Louisiana and Arkansas Border to the East

No state lies directly due east of Texas. The phrasing implies a single state on a true east bearing, but Texas's eastern boundary is shared by two states at different latitudes:

• Louisiana — borders Texas from the Gulf Coast north to the 33rd parallel (~360 km / 225 mi).
• Arkansas — borders Texas from the 33rd parallel north to the Red River/Oklahoma tripoint (~180 km / 110 mi).

Why "Due East" Is Misleading

• Texas spans ~1,200 km (750 mi) north-south.
• A line due east from El Paso (31.8°N) hits Mexico. From Amarillo (35.2°N) hits Oklahoma. From Houston (29.8°N) hits Gulf then Louisiana.
• The Texas–Louisiana–Arkansas boundary is a stepwise border, not a meridian.

Correct Statement

Texas is bordered on the east by Louisiana (south) and Arkansas (north). No single state lies due east of the entire state.