54 Things That Are Definitely Bigger In Texas

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2. You hear “everything is bigger in Texas” tossed around a lot. But since it’s close to the geographic size of Europe, maybe they have a point.

3. State pride is bigger in Texas.

Yes it is.

4. School rings are bigger in Texas.

5. Military service is bigger in Texas.

6. Hair is bigger in Texas.

Naturally.

And they all get their hair done here.

7. Mascots are bigger in Texas.

As is the practice of washing them.

8. Big Tex is bigger in Texas.

Even when he’s on fire. RIP

9. BBQ is bigger in Texas.

As are open-pit BBQs…

…and normal BBQs…

…and Gun BBQs.

10. As are guns themselves…

…and bros with guns…

…and guns with Texas on them.

11. Steaks are bigger in Texas.

As are ribs…

…and pizzas.

12. Oil geysers are bigger in Texas.

13. Texas home decor is bigger in Texas.

14. Modern architecture is bigger in Texas.

Like this sweet building at Rice University.

15. Irony is bigger in Texas.

16. Rattlesnakes are bigger in Texas.

17. Fish are bigger in Texas.

18. Scenic deserts are bigger in Texas.

19. Cadillac Ranches are bigger in Texas.

20. Being blonde is bigger in Texas.

21. Dance halls are bigger in Texas.

22. Blaming politicians is bigger in Texas.

23. Sunlit baseball fields are bigger in Texas.

24. Religion is bigger in Texas.

Like, a lot bigger.

25. The prairie is bigger in Texas.

26. Badass advertising is bigger in Texas.

27. Beer is bigger in Texas.

Of course.

28. Margaritas are bigger in Texas.

29. Wheelchair tanks are bigger in Texas.

30. Reality shows are bigger in Texas.

31. Temperatures are bigger in Texas.

32. Population is bigger in Texas.

33. Actually, Texas has three of the four fastest-growing cities in America. Austin is No. 1.

Dallas is No. 2.

Houston is No. 4.

34. Solar power fields are bigger in Texas.

35. Sunsets are bigger in Texas.

36. Crazy-huge statues are bigger in Texas.

Like this one in the middle of the I-45.

Or this life-size football team.

Buddy Holly.

Oh, wow.

Jesus?

OK, this is getting out of control.

Dallas Mavericks cheerleaders uniforms are not bigger in Texas.

37. Kicking ass is bigger in Texas.

And in case you disagree with the above point:

38. The Texas Capitol is bigger than yours.

39. Convenience stores are bigger in Texas.

40. Music festivals are bigger in Texas.

41. Rodeos are bigger in Texas.

As are indoor rodeos.

42. Texas flags are bigger in Texas.

Especially when they are made out of cake…

…or rice.

43. Hats are bigger in Texas.

Yes.

44. Hats on trucks are bigger in Texas.

As are trucks in general.

45. Speed limits are bigger in Texas.

46. Boots are bigger in Texas.

47. Doughnuts are bigger in Texas.

48. Politicians are bigger in Texas.

49. Professional football is bigger in Texas.

As are the stadiums they play it in.