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(Portrait of President Lyndon B. Johnson in the Oval Office by Arnold Newman, White House Press Office (WHPO), which is in the public domain)

Like virtually every other state, Texas has a few holidays that are more or less its own.

(Screenshot of Voice of America video "What's So Great About Texas?")

Texans are certainly a proud bunch.  However, it is more of being confident than being boastful.

(Screenshot courtesy of WikiHow article "How to Imitate a Texan Accent")

Aww, shucks!  It is truly flattering that all y'all want to speak like Texans.  We're happy to help out.

(Image of the Texas state flag courtesy of Texas State Archives and Library Commission)

Friendliness is baked into Texas through its name.

(Image of Buc-ee's in Terrell, Texas courtesy of WikiCommons user CJ Jameywiki)

Jalopnik's Lalita Chemello: "No matter how much you think you know about Buc-ee's before your first visit, nothing prepares you for this."

(Image of Austin, TX H-E-B Wellness center opening courtesy of H-E-B Newsroom)

H-E-B takes care of Texans.  Ranging from providing quality food and other groceries to disaster relief, the store takes care of its customers.  It also provides primary care clinics for Texans.

(Image: Screenshot from KVUE report about a bigger Buc-ee's in Luling, TX)

People living near Austin and San Antonio know a great thing when they see it.  That's why they clearly are demanding an even bigger travel center in Luling.