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| Texas Facts |
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El Paso is closer to Needles, California than it is to Dallas, Texas. |
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Texas is home to Dell and Compaq computers and central Texas is often referred to as the Silicon Valley of the south. |
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Although six flags have flown over Texas, there have been eight changes of government: Spanish 1519-1685, French 1685-1690, Spanish 1690-1821, Mexican 1821-1836, Republic of Texas 1836-1845, United States 1845-1861, Confederate States 1861-1865, United States 1865-Present. |
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