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Texas is a state located in the Southern and Western regions of the United States of America. With an area of 268,581 square miles (695,622 km²) and a population of 23.5 million in 254 counties, the state is second-largest in both area and population—behind Alaska and California, respectively. One out of two Texans reside in the metropolitan areas of Houston or Dallas–Fort Worth.

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Texas quarterback Colt McCoy (12) passes over Kansas defensive end Maxwell Onyegbule (90) in the third quarter of the NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

Texas quarterback Colt McCoy (12) passes over Kansas defensive end Maxwell Onyegbule (90) in the third quarter of the NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

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Texas quarterback Colt McCoy (12) scrambles against Kansas in the third quarter of the NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

Texas quarterback Colt McCoy (12) scrambles against Kansas in the third quarter of the NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

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Texas quarterback Colt McCoy (12) breaks free for a long gain against Kansas in the second quarter of the NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

Texas quarterback Colt McCoy (12) breaks free for a long gain against Kansas in the second quarter of the NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

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Texas running back Tre' Newton (23) is pursued by Kansas safety Chris Harris (16) in the second quarter of the NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

Texas running back Tre' Newton (23) is pursued by Kansas safety Chris Harris (16) in the second quarter of the NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

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Kansas wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe (80) is hit by Texas linebacker Keenan Robinson (1) for an incomplete pass in the second quarter of the NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

Kansas wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe (80) is hit by Texas linebacker Keenan Robinson (1) for an incomplete pass in the second quarter of the NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

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HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 21: Wide receiver Duke Calhoun #22 of the Memphis Tigers is tackled by Nicholas Thurston #54 of the University of Houston Cougars  at Robertson Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Houston, Texas.

HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 21: Wide receiver Duke Calhoun #22 of the Memphis Tigers is tackled by Nicholas Thurston #54 of the University of Houston Cougars at Robertson Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Houston, Texas.

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HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 21:  Quarterback Will Hudgens #7 of the Memphis Tigers is sacked by defensive end Tyrell Graham #43 of the  University of Houston Cougars at Robertson Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Houston, Texas.

HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 21: Quarterback Will Hudgens #7 of the Memphis Tigers is sacked by defensive end Tyrell Graham #43 of the University of Houston Cougars at Robertson Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Houston, Texas.

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HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 21: Head coach Kevin Sumlin talks with safety Nick Saenz #41 of the University of Houston Cougars on the sideline during a timeout against the Memphis Tigers in the first half at Robertson Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Houston, Texas.

HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 21: Head coach Kevin Sumlin talks with safety Nick Saenz #41 of the University of Houston Cougars on the sideline during a timeout against the Memphis Tigers in the first half at Robertson Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Houston, Texas.

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HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 21: Wide receiver L.J. Castile #10 of the University of Houston Cougars scores a touchdown against defensive back Bryan Wright #46 of the Memphis Tigers in the second half at Robertson Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Houston, Texas.

HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 21: Wide receiver L.J. Castile #10 of the University of Houston Cougars scores a touchdown against defensive back Bryan Wright #46 of the Memphis Tigers in the second half at Robertson Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Houston, Texas.

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HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 21:  Quarterback Case Kennum #7 laughs on the sidelines with offensive coordinator and QB coach Dana Holgorsen of the University of Houston Cougars after being taken out of the game against the Memphis Tigers in the first half at Robertson Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Houston, Texas.

HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 21: Quarterback Case Kennum #7 laughs on the sidelines with offensive coordinator and QB coach Dana Holgorsen of the University of Houston Cougars after being taken out of the game against the Memphis Tigers in the first half at Robertson Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Houston, Texas.

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HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 21:  Punt return man Tim Monroe #24 of the University of Houston Cougars is tackled by special teams player Josh Weaver #90 of  the Memphis Tigers in the second half at Robertson Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Houston, Texas.

HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 21: Punt return man Tim Monroe #24 of the University of Houston Cougars is tackled by special teams player Josh Weaver #90 of the Memphis Tigers in the second half at Robertson Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Houston, Texas.

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HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 21:  Quarterback Case Kennum #7 and wide receiver L.J. Castile #10 of the University of Houston Cougars celebrate a touchdown against the Memphis Tigers in the first half at Robertson Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Houston, Texas.

HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 21: Quarterback Case Kennum #7 and wide receiver L.J. Castile #10 of the University of Houston Cougars celebrate a touchdown against the Memphis Tigers in the first half at Robertson Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Houston, Texas.

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HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 21:  Tailback Curtis Steele #26 of the Memphis Tigers rushes against the University of Houston Cougars  at Robertson Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Houston, Texas.

HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 21: Tailback Curtis Steele #26 of the Memphis Tigers rushes against the University of Houston Cougars at Robertson Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Houston, Texas.

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HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 21:  Quarterback Arkelon Hill #8 of the Memphis Tigers throws against the  University of Houston Cougars at Robertson Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Houston, Texas.

HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 21: Quarterback Arkelon Hill #8 of the Memphis Tigers throws against the University of Houston Cougars at Robertson Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Houston, Texas.

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HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 21:  Quarterback Will Hudgens #7 of the Memphis Tigers passes against the  University of Houston Cougars at Robertson Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Houston, Texas.

HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 21: Quarterback Will Hudgens #7 of the Memphis Tigers passes against the University of Houston Cougars at Robertson Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Houston, Texas.

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HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 21:  Wide receiver Patrick Edwards #83 of the University of Houston Cougars is tackled by cornerback  Bryan Wright #46 of the the Memphis Tigers in the first half at Robertson Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Houston, Texas.

HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 21: Wide receiver Patrick Edwards #83 of the University of Houston Cougars is tackled by cornerback Bryan Wright #46 of the the Memphis Tigers in the first half at Robertson Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Houston, Texas.

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HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 21:  Wide receiver Patrick Edwards #83 of the University of Houston Cougars is tackled by cornerback  Bryan Wright #46 of the the Memphis Tigers in the first half at Robertson Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Houston, Texas.

HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 21: Wide receiver Patrick Edwards #83 of the University of Houston Cougars is tackled by cornerback Bryan Wright #46 of the the Memphis Tigers in the first half at Robertson Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Houston, Texas.

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Texas quarterback Colt McCoy (12) celebrates his first quarter touchdown pass against Kansas during the NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

Texas quarterback Colt McCoy (12) celebrates his first quarter touchdown pass against Kansas during the NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

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HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 21:  Running back Charles Sims #5 of the University of Houston Cougars breaks the tackle of safety DeRon Furr #14 of the the Memphis Tigers in the second half at Robertson Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Houston, Texas.

HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 21: Running back Charles Sims #5 of the University of Houston Cougars breaks the tackle of safety DeRon Furr #14 of the the Memphis Tigers in the second half at Robertson Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Houston, Texas.

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Kansas cornerback Justin Thornton (46) chases down Texas wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (84) during the first quarter of the NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

Kansas cornerback Justin Thornton (46) chases down Texas wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (84) during the first quarter of the NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

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Texas quarterback Colt McCoy (12) passes over Kansas defensive end Maxwell Onyegbule (90) in the third quarter of the NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

Texas quarterback Colt McCoy (12) passes over Kansas defensive end Maxwell Onyegbule (90) in the third quarter of the NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

AP 

Texas quarterback Colt McCoy (12) scrambles against Kansas in the third quarter of the NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

Texas quarterback Colt McCoy (12) scrambles against Kansas in the third quarter of the NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

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Texas quarterback Colt McCoy (12) breaks free for a long gain against Kansas in the second quarter of the NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

Texas quarterback Colt McCoy (12) breaks free for a long gain against Kansas in the second quarter of the NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

AP 

Texas running back Tre' Newton (23) is pursued by Kansas safety Chris Harris (16) in the second quarter of the NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

Texas running back Tre' Newton (23) is pursued by Kansas safety Chris Harris (16) in the second quarter of the NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

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Kansas wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe (80) is hit by Texas linebacker Keenan Robinson (1) for an incomplete pass in the second quarter of the NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

Kansas wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe (80) is hit by Texas linebacker Keenan Robinson (1) for an incomplete pass in the second quarter of the NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

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