Texas Shuffle (jury selection)
The "Texas shuffle" (also called the "Texas jury shuffle" or "jury shuffle") was made illegal by the U.S. Supreme Court in Miller-El v. Dretke (2005). Texas had…
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Texas Spaghetti (or Mexican Spaghetti)
What is Texas spaghetti? Some recipes call for ham and some newer ones include chicken. "Texas spaghetti" is probably another name for "Mexican spaghetti," a dish served since…
Texas Stop
A "Texas stop" has also been called a "California stop." It's when a car is supposed to stop, but really merely slows down instead. AmericanIndian.netWHAT IS A…
Texas Stop Sign (Dairy Queen)
In 1999, Dairy Queen advertised itself as a "Texas stop sign." Urban DictionaryTexas stop signn. a Dairy Queen restauranttounge-in-cheek slang common among Texas transplantsby wayfarer…
Texas Strangers (Texas Rangers baseball team unofficial nickname)
The Washington Senators baseball team moved to Arlington, Texas in 1972 and became the Texas Rangers (named after the famous law enforcement agency). By April 1972, the Texas baseball team with the…
Texas Strategy (Paul Krugman NY Times column)
In a January 15, 2007 column in the New York Times (reprinted in the Austin American-Statesman and other newspapers), Paul Krugman wrote about what he called "The Texas Strategy."…
Texas Straw Hat (similar to Frito pie)
"Texas straw hat" is a recipe that's similar to Frito Pie. It contains corn chips (Fritos), plus beef, onion, celery, and more. The recipe dates from at least 1961. "Texas straw…
Texas Strawberries (beans; jalapenos; shelled corn)
A "Texas strawberry" can mean simply a strawberry grown in Texas. In slang use, "Texas strawberries" means beans. More recently, "Texas strawberries" has also meant…
Texas Strong
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Charlie StrongCharles R. Strong (born August 2, 1960) is currently an American football head coach for the University of Texas Longhorns. Strong is a graduate…
Texas Sunrise (Big Red + tequila)
Big Red is a soda from Waco, Texas. A "Texas Sunrise" is Big Red and tequila. A "Tequila Sunrise" is tequila, orange juice, and grenadine. Urban DictionaryBig RedA soda from…
Texas Sunshine (citrus-ade)
"Texas Sunshine" is a citrus drink found in the book Cooking Texas Style. The history of the drink (possibly with other names) is not known. Google BooksCooking Texas StyleTenth…
Texas Sweat (cocktail)
Texas Sweat is a cocktail that has a little of everything, including vodka, rum, gin, tequila and grenadine. The drink is cited in print since at least the early 2000s. The WebtenderTexas…
Texas Sweet Onion
The "Texas sweet onion" came from Bermuda in 1898 and never left. Texas also produces many other varieties of onions, but perhaps none as famous as this one.…
Texas Switch
A "Texas switch" is to replace one object with another (similar, but usually inferior) object. The term "Texas switch" is of unknown origin and does not appear to have many…
Texas T-Bone Corridor (high-speed rail)
The "Texas T-Bone Corridor" is -- "T"-shaped like the T-bone steak -- the area of central Texas between Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio and Houston. The Texas High Speed…
Texas T-Shirt (disposable toilet seat cover)
"Texas T-shirt" is a (usually paper) disposable toilet seat cover, often found in the bathrooms of gas stations and restaurants. The term is derogatory and probably did not originate in…
Texas Tacks (thorns)
"Texas tacks" are thorns that can destroy bicycle tires. They're also called "bull heads" or "goat heads." http://nanaellen.com/psalm/gift.htmAlso, the pond was…
Texas Taffy (beef jerky for dogs)
Merrick Pet Care makes a "Texas Taffy" beef jerky for dogs. "Texas Taffy" does not appear to be trademarked, however. Merrick Pet CareJr. Texas TaffyA Texas rendition of a treat…
Texas Tapenade
"Tapenade" comes from the Provençal word for capers, tapéno; it is a dish of capers, olives, anchovies and olive oil. "Texas Tapenade" recipes have appeared in Texas Monthly…
Texas Tarragon (Mexican Mint Marigold)
Texas tarragon (not a real "tarragon" plant) is another name for the Mexican Mint Marigold. Texas tarragon tastes like French tarragon, but can grow more easily in Texas soil to survive…