- Texas is located in the south-central region of the United States.
- It shares borders with Mexico to the south, Oklahoma to the north, Arkansas and Louisiana to the east, and New Mexico to the west.
- Geographically, Texas is situated between the Gulf of Mexico to the southeast and the Rocky Mountains to the west.
- The state covers a vast area, making it the second largest state in the US by land area, after Alaska.
- Its geographical diversity includes deserts, plains, forests, and coastlines.
- The state capital of Texas is Austin, located in the central part of the state.