Texas is associated with many nicknames and slogans. ‘The Lone Star State’ and ‘Don’t Mess with Texas’ are two of the better known examples.
In order to further explore all that is Texas, I have compiled these 15 Texas innovations which shine a new light on the place that serves as home to George W. Bush and South by Southwest hipsters alike.
From legal writing fails to deep-dried butter, check out the 15 innovations from the Lone Star State.
15 Texas Innovations
14
95% Recycled Architecture
Tiny Texas Houses
13
Vigilante Ads
Lettuce Lady Responds To PETA Ad Ban in Texas
12
Texas Hold 'Em For Game Boy Advance
Gambling Targets Little Kids
11
Mobile DLP Projection
Texas Instruments Shows Off Pico Projector
10
Drug-Detecting Coasters
Drink Safe Texas Aims to Protect People from the Date Rape Drug
9
Free Trips for City Publicity
Town of Cranfills Gap, Texas Heads to Las Vegas Gratis
8
Books From Behind Bars
Imprisoned Texas Artist Publishes Book Of Bizarre Art
7
Deep-Fried Butter
Ultra Fatty Southern Snack Debuts at Texas State Fair
6
Legal Writing Fails
Texas Makes Massive Error That Accidentally Bans All Marriage
5
'Crappy' Memorabilia
Texas Official Buys Toilet Plungers for Voters
4
Laughter Yoga (UPDATE)
Now in Moscow, LA, Texas, Chicago
3
Controversial Political Campaigns
Mess With Texas
2
South West-Loving Sneakers
The Nike Sportswear Air Zoom Shows Its Texas Pride
1
Viral Taxpayer Threats
Post-Tea Party Mania, Texas Secession Rumors Loom
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Crispy Chicken Empanadas
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Socializing-Centric Tiny Dwellings
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Revitalized Sparkling Gin Cocktails
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Clean-Fried Food Menus
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Playful Creativity-Focused Campaigns
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Mexican Heritage-Honoring Sneakers
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Munchies-Curing Sandwiches
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Influencer-Crafted Smash Burgers
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Country Band QSR Meals
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French Museum-Inspired Graphic Tees
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Cheeky Luggage Tags
Shantell Martin & Various Keytags Boast a Series of Playful Luggage Tags
Meat-Themed Vacation Giveaways
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Old-Fashioned Cartoon Cereal Tins
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Cheeky Self-Care Pillows
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Lighting-Restoring Studios
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Snacking Desert Outposts
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Cinco de Mayo Nacho Platters
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Futuristic Glowing Playgrounds
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Sandwich-Inspired 70s Decor
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Steakhouse-Inspired Cheese Burgers
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Arizona-Inspired Aluminum Bottles
PepsiCo Design Drops a Limited-Edition Pepsi Zero Sugar Design
Complimentary Fried Chicken Ornaments
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Female Hero Namesake Whiskeys
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Heat-and-Eat Toasts
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Pink-Tinged Modern Jewelry Stores
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Cross-Border Condiment Campaigns
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Compact Geometric Portable Lamps
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Jalapeño Buttermilk Chicken Nuggets
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Southern Heritage-Inspired Whiskeys
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Whiskey Barrel-Aged Stouts
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Beer Cheese-Covered Nachos
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