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The 2011 Richard Linklater film Bernie chronicles the murder of Marjorie Nugent in what Texas city?
El Paso
Van Horn
Carthage
Marfa
Refugio, Texas-born Nolan Ryan holds the all time MLB record for both no-hitters and strikeouts after finishing his career with the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers, How many strikeouts did he have?
5,942
6,185
5,112
5,714
Which Texas-born actor played Dalton in the cult classic movie "Road House"?
Patrick Swayze
Ben Gazara
Randy Quaid
Sam Elliott
This famous Texan died in 2016 one day after her daughter Carrie Fisher/Princess Leia died.
Donna Reed
Carol Burnett
Barbara Billingsly
Debbie Reynolds
Texas-born actress Eva Longoria was once married to with professional basketball player who played most of his professional career in Texas, name him.
Tim Duncan
Dirk Nowitzki
Tony Parker
David Robinson
With all these "international" cities in Texas why would you need a passport? Which is not a Texas city?
London
Athens
Vancouver
Moscow
Texas also has something for the kids, which of the following is not a city in Texas?
Remy
Nemo
Tarzan
Kermit
Which of the following is not a city in Texas?
Salami, TX
Oatmeal, TX
Noodle, TX
Bacon, TX
While Houston-born Beyonce announced in early 2017 that she was expecting twins, what is the name of her first child?
Blue Ivy
Paris Ivy
Blue Paris
Violet Rose
Beyonce Knowles is debatably the biggest star worldwide to come out of Texas and Houston saw the formation of Destiny's Child. What states were the other two members from?
New York and Florida
Illinois and Georgia
Wisconsin and Ohio
New Jersey and Mississippi
What Texas city boasts the nation's largest rose garden and is the "Rose Capital of America"?
Tyler
Garland
Plano
Laredo
Jalapeño Pepper Jelly was first made and marketed where in 1978?
Denton
Lake Jackson
Odessa
Lubbock
The Heisman Trophy is named after John William Heisman, the first full-time coach at which university?
Rice University
Texas Christian University
University of Texas
Texas Tech University
Which Texas city can claim the first suspension bridge in the United States?
Austin
Waco
Dallas
Port Arthur
How many professional basketball teams does Texas have?
6
4
5
3
In 1979, this tropical storm broke the United States record for rainfall dropping 43 inches in a 24-hour period around Alvin, Texas.
Claudette
Catherine
Charlene
Chantilly
Sam Houston would be considered by many to be the most famous Texan but was born in which state?
Kentucky
Tennessee
Virginia
Oklahoma
How many flags have flown over Texas?
6
7
4
5
Which of these ranches in Texas is bigger than the entire state of Rhode Island?
The XX Ranch
The Caldwell Ranch
The Longhorn Ranch
The King Ranch
Which of the following beers is not from Texas?
Lone Star
Shiner
Rahr & Sons
Spotted Cow
What actor from Texas partnered with Keanu Reeves in the film "Point Break"?
Bill Paxton
Patrick Swayze
Sam Elliott
Gary Busey
Texas born Forest Whitaker won his Oscar for playing a dictator from which country?
Rwanda
Uganda
Nigeria
Ghana
What is the official state dish of Texas?
Frito Pie
BBQ
Tamales
Chili
What is the official BBQ capital of Texas?
Denton
Hawkins
Lockhart
Clayton
In which Month is the SXSW festival held?
June
October
November
March
What Texas city plays host to the SXSW festival each year?
Austin
San Antonio
Dallas
Houston
In what fictional Texas city was "Friday Night Lights" set?
Cranston
Bluebonnet
Dillon
Cromwall
The Big Texan Steak Ranch offers a free 72-ounce steak dinner to diners who can finish it along with the sides in less than an hour in what city?
Denton
Amarillo
Austin
Lubbock
What Texas song almost demands three claps when it's sung?
"Yellow Rose of Texas"
"Deep In The Heart of Texas"
"God Bless Texas"
"All My Exes Live In Texas"
Texas' most famous 'haunted' attraction are the train tracks just south of which city?
San Antonio
Houston
Dallas
Brownsville
While Janis Joplin was born in Port Arthur, TX do you know where she died?
San Francisco, CA
New York, NY
Houston, TX
Los Angeles, CA
Where did Texas rocker Janis Joplin attend university?
Texas A&M
University of Texas
Southern Methodist University
Texas Christian University
Texas has over 650 Whataburger locations, but only one is two-stories and has a deck. Where is this famous location?
Corpus Christi
Lubbock
Houston
Brownsville
Which of the following actors was made an honorary Texas Ranger?
Tommy Lee Jones
George Straight
John Wayne
Larry Hagman
What is the name of the statue at the Texas State Fair?
Big Tex
Big Sam
Texas Jim
Texas Joe
Who was the other Texas born musician to die in the plane crash with Buddy Holly?
The Big Bopper
Richie Valens
Eddie Cochran
Jerry Allison
The year before his plane crash, TX-born Buddy Holly ended his association with which band?
The Rough Riders
The Freshmen
The Lettermen
The Crickets
Dr. Pepper was bottled with sugar cane in what Texas city?
Dublin
Kingston
Odessa
Dickerson
In which city was the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band ZZ Top formed.
San Antonio
El Paso
Corpus Christi
Houston
This Providence, RI-born author set a number of books in Texas including "No Country For Old Men" which became an Oscar winning movie.
Cormac McCarthy
Phillip Roth
Dom Delillo
Jim Harrison
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