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Derived termsFrom Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. Texas ( /ˈtɛksəs/ (help·info)) is the second-largest U.S. state in both area and population, and the largest state in the contiguous United States. The name had wide usage among native Americans, meaning "friends" or "allies". Located in the South Central United States, Texas is bordered by Mexico to the south, New Mexico to the west, Oklahoma to the north, Arkansas to the northeast, and Louisiana to the east. Texas has an area of 268,820 square miles (696,200 km), and a growing population of 24.6 million residents. Houston is the largest city in Texas and the fourth-largest in the United States, while Dallas–Fort Worth and Houston are the 4th and 6th largest United States metropolitan areas. Other major cities include San Antonio, El Paso, and Austin—the state capital. Texas is nicknamed the Lone Star State to signify Texas as an independent republic and as a reminder of the state's struggle for independence from Mexico. The "Lone Star" can be found on the Texas State Flag and on the Texas State Seal today. Due to its size and geologic features such as the Balcones Fault, Texas contains diverse landscapes that resemble both the American Southeast and the Southwest. Although Texas is popularly associated with the Southwestern deserts, less than 10% of the land area is desert. Most of the population centers are located in areas of former prairies, grasslands, forests, and the coastline. Traveling from east to west, one can observe terrain that ranges from coastal swamps and piney woods, to rolling plains and rugged hills, and finally the desert and mountains of the Big Bend. Due to its long history as a center of the American cattle industry, Texas is associated with the image of the cowboy. The term "six flags over Texas" came from the several nations that had rule over the territory. Spain was the first European country to claim the area of Texas. France held a short-lived colony in Texas. Mexico controlled the territory until 1836 when Texas won its independence, becoming an independent Republic. In 1845 it joined the United States as the 28th state. The state's annexation set off a chain of events that caused the Mexican–American War in 1846. Texas declared its secession from the United States in early 1861, joining the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War. After the war and its restoration to the Union, Texas entered a long period of economic stagnation. In the early 1900s, oil discoveries initiated an economic boom in the state. Texas has since economically diversified. Today it has more Fortune 500 companies than any other U.S. state. With a growing base of industry, the state is a leader in many, including agriculture, petrochemicals, energy, computers and electronics, aerospace, and biomedical sciences. It leads the nation in export revenue since 2002 and has the second-highest gross state product. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License How do I get Nursing license transferred to Texas? Q. I'm currently a Registered Nurse in Arkansas planning to move to Texas. What steps do I need to take to get a license and to practice in Texas? (This question is actually for a friend of Madoli's) Each individual state has it's own Board of Nursing. Even though everyone takes the same exam, there are different requirements state to state. Some state's licensing is reciprical with other states where you don't have to pay any extra fees or anything. Just wondering if anyone knows if Arkansas and Texas have reciprical licensing. stockpicker2010, I actually am moving to Houston! Is it as much of a nursing dreamland for male nurses? (madoli's friend) Asked by madoli - Thu Jul 27 23:10:58 2006 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments A. Try to get the info from the Texas Board of nursing site. I am licensed in another state and would like to endorse my license into Texas. What is the procedure and how long does it take? A. For those coming from a non-compact state (list of compact states), you must do the following: 1) To be eligible for licensure by endorsement, you must have graduated from an approved PN/VN or RN program, taken the appropriate US exam, have either worked in nursing or have taken the us nclex exam sometime in the previous four years prior to the application and have no discipline against your license in any other nursing jurisdiction(s). 2) Go to www.bne.state.tx.us. There are two (2) methods for endorsement, complete either the online… [cont.] Answered by ~brigit~ - Thu Jul 27 23:17:17 2006 Can a minor fly from Texas to California with just a student ID? Q. My sister, who is fifteen, needs to fly from Texas to California immediately. This is the thing, she recently obtained her residency and is still awaiting for the green card and social security card on the mail. Can she fly with her student ID since she is a minor? Will any type of residency id proof be needed? (although she has no way to proof her residency has been approved since it hasn't arrived yet). Can she just fly with her student ID? Asked by YESI - Wed Dec 31 01:21:57 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments A. Yes, according to Continental Airlines website, children ages 15-17 traveling alone need one of the following: Driver's License, Passport, Credit card, School ID, Company ID, Library card, Birth Certificate, Social Security card, Organization ID (such as athletic club, etc.), Proof of auto insurance in passenger's name. I'd suggest checking with your particular airline to be sure. Answered by Pattycake - Thu Jan 1 17:39:24 2009 When a Texas resident has an auto accident in Minnesota- a no fault insurance state?
Q. A Texas resident has an accident in Minnesota- a no fault insurance state, and the Minnesotan is the one who is at fault, How does insurance companies handle this when Texas law are different than Minnesotas. There were no bodily injuries. Asked by kayline - Sun May 11 23:17:23 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. In every state except Michigan the term "No-Fault" refers only to how and who pays the medical of an injured person. It means that no matter who is at-fault your own insurance company pays your medical bills. Who pays for car damages in MN are still based on negligence. The accident will be handled under the laws of MN as that is where the accident happened. So if the other driver is at-fault you will get paid for your car damages by their insurance company. In MN the have comparative negligence laws so depending on the accident facts you might not be owed 100% of your damages. If you contributed 15% of the negligence to the accident, the amount you can collect is reduced by that 15%. Good Luck Answered by fighting saints - Mon May 12 09:35:31 2008 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Texas" See also:
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