I have to make myself stop typing.
I know it sounds unAmerican, but I was never interested in American history like I am Texas history.
To me, we have a fascinating heritage!
It's as if we identify ourselves as Texans first and Americans second until something like 911 happens and then it reverses itself. It's not that we aren't proud Americans because we are.
Texas also has a reputation around most of the world. Probably the closest correlation would be New York.
I can't imagine being from anywhere else but Texas. I now live in Oklahoma and I love it here but I still get a feeling of welcome home when I cross the border and see the Welcome to Texas signs.