5 Fascinating Facts About Texas

Texas is the second most populous state in the United States, with a total population of 28,701,845. That's almost 10% of the entire US population! The Texas Rangers were unofficially founded in 1823 by Stephen F. Austin, and the Mexican free-tailed bat is the fastest bat in the world, reaching speeds of over 100 miles per hour. These bats also form huge colonies with thousands of members. If you're looking for more facts about Texas, you may be interested to know which are the largest cities in the state. Here's a list of the 10 biggest cities in Texas, ranked by population.