Texas is the second-largest state in the nation in both geographic area and population. Once a sovereign republic, the state of Texas maintains an international border with Mexico. Texas has a unique history, culture, and geography, as well as unique politics. Which of the following statements about the state of Texas are true? Check all that apply. The discovery of oil at Spindletop marked the beginning of Texas as a significant oil-producing state. The state of Texas spends less on public services than most states. Environmental regulations have eliminated cotton and cattle as valuable products in Texas. Most Texans are liberal in their political views.

The discovery of oil at Spindletop marked the beginning of Texas as a significant oil-producing state

The state of Texas spends less on public services than most states

Explanation:

Texas is one of the largest states in the United States, second in fact, only being smaller than Alaska. This states is known for having lot of Spanish speaking population, lot of guns and riffles per capita, large oil reserves, and being one of the largest meat and agricultural producers. Texas also has a reputation of being one of the states that traditionally is low-spending when it comes to the public services, with the majority of the money in this sector going for education, health, and human services. Politically, the states is traditionally Republican, but there is a trend of growing support for the Democrats because of the migration. Texas is a major oil producers as well, making it extremely important for the economy of the whole country, and most of its oil reserves are located in its southern part and in the Gulf of Mexico.