What is Texas? -- Texas symbols -- The Central Plains -- The Great Plains -- Mountains and basins -- The Coastal Plains -- The Rio Grande -- Climate -- Austin, capital of Texas -- Native Americans -- Exploration of Texas -- Settlers in Texas -- Texas in the early 1800s -- The mid 1800s -- The late 1800s -- Life as a cowboy -- On the range -- The railroad -- Black gold -- Texas in the 20th century -- Farming and fishing -- Food for all -- Mission Control, Houston -- Music and dance -- Good sports -- Celebrations.