About Texas
Texas is the second-largest state in the USA. Between its Gulf Coast and the Red River boundary north of the Panhandle there are plains, rolling hills, lakes, soaring mountains, bogs, beaches and desert. Texas borders Mexico along the Rio Grande and embraces vast mountain ranges and canyons to the west, lakes and pine forests to the east, and broad plains to the north. A sophisticated city Dallas with its glittering high-rise skyline, elegant stores, fine restaurants and a rich cultural life, it still possesses the much-renowned Texan hospitality and southwestern charm.
Weather in Texas
There are considerable variations in Texas climate. The Gulf Coast experiences a maritime climate, whereas inland it's more continental and wetter along the eastern border with Louisiana. Dallas experiences hot summers with higher humidity and thunderstorms; west and southwest Texas is hot and dry. The central and northern areas are more continental, with hot summers and cold winters.
Getting there
The major airports in the state are Dallas/Fort Worth the largest and busiest airport in Texas and 2nd busiest airport in the United States; it’s a chief airline hub and is fairly cheap to fly into. George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is also a major hub and has the most international connections in the state. Austin and El Paso are also served by most major carriers and some offer flights to Europe.