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Texas is a state located in the Southern and Western regions of the United States of America. With an area of 268,581 square miles (695,622 km²) and a population of 23.5 million in 254 counties, the state is second-largest in both area and population—behind Alaska and California, respectively. One out of two Texans reside in the metropolitan areas of Houston or Dallas–Fort Worth.

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Kansas forward Marcus Morris, left, is guarded by Texas forward Gary Johnson, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, in Austin, Texas. Morris' team-high 18 points helped Kansas to an 80-68 victory.

Kansas forward Marcus Morris, left, is guarded by Texas forward Gary Johnson, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, in Austin, Texas. Morris' team-high 18 points helped Kansas to an 80-68 victory.

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Kansas guard Sherron Colins, left, is pressed in the back court by Texas guard Avery Bradley, right, during second half action in their NCAA college basketball game Monday,  Feb. 8, 2010, in Austin, Texas. Kansas won it 80-68.

Kansas guard Sherron Colins, left, is pressed in the back court by Texas guard Avery Bradley, right, during second half action in their NCAA college basketball game Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, in Austin, Texas. Kansas won it 80-68.

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Kansas center Cole Aldrich, left, guards Texas forward Damion James, right, during second half action in their NCAA college basketball game Monday,  Feb. 8, 2010, in Austin, Texas. Kansas won it 80-68.

Kansas center Cole Aldrich, left, guards Texas forward Damion James, right, during second half action in their NCAA college basketball game Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, in Austin, Texas. Kansas won it 80-68.

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Kansas guard Xavier Henry, front, delivers to the basket against the defense by Texas guard Avery Bradley, rear, during first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, in Austin, Texas.

Kansas guard Xavier Henry, front, delivers to the basket against the defense by Texas guard Avery Bradley, rear, during first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, in Austin, Texas.

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Texas forward Damion James (5) rejects a shot attempt by Kansas guard Sherron Collins (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, in Austin, Texas.

Texas forward Damion James (5) rejects a shot attempt by Kansas guard Sherron Collins (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, in Austin, Texas.

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Kansas center Cole Aldrich, right, prepares to shoot while guarded by Texas center Dexter Pittman, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, in Austin, Texas.

Kansas center Cole Aldrich, right, prepares to shoot while guarded by Texas center Dexter Pittman, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, in Austin, Texas.

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Texas center Dexter Pittman, center, has his jersey grabbed by Kansas center Markieff Morris, left, and as forward Marcus Morris helps on defense during the first half of an  NCAA college basketball game Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, in Austin, Texas.

Texas center Dexter Pittman, center, has his jersey grabbed by Kansas center Markieff Morris, left, and as forward Marcus Morris helps on defense during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, in Austin, Texas.

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Kansas center Cole Aldrich (45) rejects a shot attempt by Texas center Clint Champman (53) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, in Austin, Texas.

Kansas center Cole Aldrich (45) rejects a shot attempt by Texas center Clint Champman (53) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, in Austin, Texas.

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Kansas coach Bill Self questions an official during the first half against Texas in an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, in Austin, Texas.

Kansas coach Bill Self questions an official during the first half against Texas in an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, in Austin, Texas.

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This NOAA satellite image taken Monday, February 08, 2010 at 12:45 PM EST shows widespread clouds covering the Central US as two systems produce unsettling weather activity throughout the region. Low pressure moving across southern Texas pulls moisture from the Gulf of Mexico northward into the Plains, while another area of low pressure from the north ushers a cold airmass into the region. This combination sparks precipitation development from the Upper Midwest through eastern Texas and Arkansas. The brunt of this precipitation falls across Arkansas as a mix of rain, freezing rain, and snow. Elsewhere, showers begin to spread into northern Mississippi, while patches of light snow develop across northern New England. Fairer weather conditions prevail across the remaining eastern third of the nation.

This NOAA satellite image taken Monday, February 08, 2010 at 12:45 PM EST shows widespread clouds covering the Central US as two systems produce unsettling weather activity throughout the region. Low pressure moving across southern Texas pulls moisture from the Gulf of Mexico northward into the Plains, while another area of low pressure from the north ushers a cold airmass into the region. This combination sparks precipitation development from the Upper Midwest through eastern Texas and Arkansas. The brunt of this precipitation falls across Arkansas as a mix of rain, freezing rain, and snow. Elsewhere, showers begin to spread into northern Mississippi, while patches of light snow develop across northern New England. Fairer weather conditions prevail across the remaining eastern third of the nation.

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This NOAA satellite image taken Monday, Feb. 8, 2010 at 12:45 a.m. EST shows patches of unsettling weather over the central U.S. as a storm treks eastward toward the Central and Southern Plains while another drops across the Northern Plains. The combination of these systems and moisture from the Gulf of Mexico fuels a mix of light scattered rain and snow showers from portions of northern Texas and Arkansas through North Dakota and Minnesota. Meanwhile, quieter and clearer weather develops across the eastern third of the nation.

This NOAA satellite image taken Monday, Feb. 8, 2010 at 12:45 a.m. EST shows patches of unsettling weather over the central U.S. as a storm treks eastward toward the Central and Southern Plains while another drops across the Northern Plains. The combination of these systems and moisture from the Gulf of Mexico fuels a mix of light scattered rain and snow showers from portions of northern Texas and Arkansas through North Dakota and Minnesota. Meanwhile, quieter and clearer weather develops across the eastern third of the nation.

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Texas guard Brittainey Raven goes to the basket during the second half against Texas Tech in an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, in Austin, Texas. Raven's game-high 22 points helped Texas to an 81-51 victory.

Texas guard Brittainey Raven goes to the basket during the second half against Texas Tech in an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, in Austin, Texas. Raven's game-high 22 points helped Texas to an 81-51 victory.

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Texas Tech forward Ashlee Roberson, left, grabs the defensive rebound ahead of Texas forward Earnesia Williams, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, in Austin, Texas. Texas won 81-51.

Texas Tech forward Ashlee Roberson, left, grabs the defensive rebound ahead of Texas forward Earnesia Williams, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, in Austin, Texas. Texas won 81-51.

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Texas coach Gail Goestenkors, right, attempts to talk with official Doug Knight, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech on Sunday,  Feb. 7, 2010, in Austin, Texas. Texas won 81-51.

Texas coach Gail Goestenkors, right, attempts to talk with official Doug Knight, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, in Austin, Texas. Texas won 81-51.

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Texas guard Brittainey Raven, right, celebrates the forced turnover yielded by Texas Tech guard Timila Martin, center, during first-half action in an NCAA college basketball game Sunday,  Feb. 7, 2010, in Austin, Texas. Texas' Ashley Gayle, left, was also in on the play.

Texas guard Brittainey Raven, right, celebrates the forced turnover yielded by Texas Tech guard Timila Martin, center, during first-half action in an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, in Austin, Texas. Texas' Ashley Gayle, left, was also in on the play.

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Texas forward Earnesia Williams, left, and Texas Tech forward Ashlee Roberson, right, struggle for the ball under the Tech basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, in Austin, Texas.

Texas forward Earnesia Williams, left, and Texas Tech forward Ashlee Roberson, right, struggle for the ball under the Tech basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, in Austin, Texas.

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Oklahoma guard Cade Davis grabs a rebound against Texas in the second half of a men's NCAA basketball game in Norman, Okla, Saturday, Feb 6, 2010. Davis had 20 points and 10 rebounds as Oklahoma won 80-71.

Oklahoma guard Cade Davis grabs a rebound against Texas in the second half of a men's NCAA basketball game in Norman, Okla, Saturday, Feb 6, 2010. Davis had 20 points and 10 rebounds as Oklahoma won 80-71.

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Texas guard Avery Bradley, center, shoots in front of Oklahoma guard Cade Davis, left, and forward Ryan Wright, right, in the second half of a men's NCAA basketball game in Norman, Okla, Saturday, Feb 6, 2010. Bradley had 21 points for Texas, but Oklahoma won 80-71.

Texas guard Avery Bradley, center, shoots in front of Oklahoma guard Cade Davis, left, and forward Ryan Wright, right, in the second half of a men's NCAA basketball game in Norman, Okla, Saturday, Feb 6, 2010. Bradley had 21 points for Texas, but Oklahoma won 80-71.

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Texas guard Damion James, right, shoots in front of Oklahoma forward Ryan Wright, left, in the second half of a men's NCAA basketball game in Norman, Okla, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. James had 12 points for Texas, but Oklahoma won 80-71.

Texas guard Damion James, right, shoots in front of Oklahoma forward Ryan Wright, left, in the second half of a men's NCAA basketball game in Norman, Okla, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. James had 12 points for Texas, but Oklahoma won 80-71.

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Toby Keith, right, performs with the Wayman Tisdale band at halftime of a men's NCAA basketball game featuring Texas agiainst Oklahoma in Norman, Okla, Saturday, Feb 6, 2010. Band member Tom Braxton is at left and Mark Harper is at center. The game was game dedicated to the memory of late Sooners star Wayman Tisdale.

Toby Keith, right, performs with the Wayman Tisdale band at halftime of a men's NCAA basketball game featuring Texas agiainst Oklahoma in Norman, Okla, Saturday, Feb 6, 2010. Band member Tom Braxton is at left and Mark Harper is at center. The game was game dedicated to the memory of late Sooners star Wayman Tisdale.

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Kansas forward Marcus Morris, left, is guarded by Texas forward Gary Johnson, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, in Austin, Texas. Morris' team-high 18 points helped Kansas to an 80-68 victory.

Kansas forward Marcus Morris, left, is guarded by Texas forward Gary Johnson, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, in Austin, Texas. Morris' team-high 18 points helped Kansas to an 80-68 victory.

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Kansas guard Sherron Colins, left, is pressed in the back court by Texas guard Avery Bradley, right, during second half action in their NCAA college basketball game Monday,  Feb. 8, 2010, in Austin, Texas. Kansas won it 80-68.

Kansas guard Sherron Colins, left, is pressed in the back court by Texas guard Avery Bradley, right, during second half action in their NCAA college basketball game Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, in Austin, Texas. Kansas won it 80-68.

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Kansas center Cole Aldrich, left, guards Texas forward Damion James, right, during second half action in their NCAA college basketball game Monday,  Feb. 8, 2010, in Austin, Texas. Kansas won it 80-68.

Kansas center Cole Aldrich, left, guards Texas forward Damion James, right, during second half action in their NCAA college basketball game Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, in Austin, Texas. Kansas won it 80-68.

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Kansas guard Xavier Henry, front, delivers to the basket against the defense by Texas guard Avery Bradley, rear, during first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, in Austin, Texas.

Kansas guard Xavier Henry, front, delivers to the basket against the defense by Texas guard Avery Bradley, rear, during first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, in Austin, Texas.

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Texas forward Damion James (5) rejects a shot attempt by Kansas guard Sherron Collins (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, in Austin, Texas.

Texas forward Damion James (5) rejects a shot attempt by Kansas guard Sherron Collins (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, in Austin, Texas.

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