There were a few of those, but it was founded (and paid for in the very highest currency) by men from all over the world. Germans, Brits, even Frenchmen.
That said, I think we should can the interstate rivalry. We *all* have other problems right now.
Oh, I think you misunderstand. I have a very soft spot in my heart for TX, mainly because of Davy Crockett & company. And they are really showing what they are made of today.