“It’s a Texas Thing” (“It’s a Texas Thang”)
"It's a Texas thing" (or "It's a Texas thang") became popular in the 1990s, when the phrase appeared on T-shirts. Doug Moreland's song "Texas Thing" is…
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Marriage Without Formalities (Common Law Marriage)
Texas recognizes common law marriage, called "marriage without formalities." If two people live together and hold themselves out to be married, it is possible that they will be recognized…
Texas Dim Bulb Award
The blog WhosPlayin.com, subtitled "Life and Liberty in the Lone Star State," announced in 2006 its monthly "Texas Dim Bulb Award." The prize (the graphic shows a bulb in the…
Bum Steer Awards (Texas Monthly)
Texas Monthly has an annual issue (since 1974) of "Bum Steer Awards." It's an award Texans don't want to win. A Texas Monthly subscription may be required to views the winners…
Salsa Ranchera (Ranch Sauce)
Salsa ranchera (ranch sauce) contains tomatoes, chiles, onions, salt and usually a few other ingredients. The salsa goes by other names as well, even simply "salsa." Gourmet SleuthSalsa…
Salsa Verde
Salsa verde is simply "green sauce." The Mexican salsa verde that's popular in Tex-Mex restaurants usually contains hot green chiles, tomatillos, onion, garlic, salt and vinegar.…
Howlers (Jalapeño Howlers or Texas Howlers)
"Howlers" (also called "Jalapeño Howlers" or Texas Howlers") are "jalapeño poppers." They're sliced jalapeños, breaded and deep fried, often combined with…
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."…
“Keep Waco Wacko”
"Keep Waco Wacko" is an unofficial slogan (trademarked in 2004) of the city of Waco. "Waco We Do" is an official slogan. The first of these slogans was "Keep Austin…
“Keep San Antonio Lame”
"Keep San Antonio Lame" is a 2004 imitation of the popular slogan "Keep Austin Weird." The seemingly endless imitation Texas city slogans include "Keep Dallas…
“Keep College Station Normal”
"Keep College Station Normal" is a gentle borrowing (trademarked in 2004) from the popular slogan "Keep Austin Weird." Sarcazm Creations has marketed items with the slogan. The…
Mexican Rice
Mexican rice is served with many Tex-Mex dishes, although rice is not native to Mexico. Some recipes include tomato paste with the rice, while other include chiles and onions. The term…
Texas Cake
A "Texas Cake" recipe existed in the 19th century. Tested Recipe Cook Bookcompiled by Mrs. Henry Lumpkin WilsonAtlanta, GA: The Foote & Davies Company1895Pg. 56:Texas Cake. -- Five…
Alamo Burger
Many restaurants offer something called an "Alamo Burger." Often, it's simply a hamburger with chili and cheddar cheese. (This "Alamo Burger" can be found at The Sports…
“That’s what I like about Texas”
"That's what I like about Texas" has been the slogan of Dairy Queen since 2003. A song jingle was created by Luminous Sound. Songs such as "What I Like About Texas" by Gary…
“Never let the facts get in the way of a good story”
Texans are known for their bragging. Common sayings are "It ain't braggin'" (if you can do it, or if it's true) and "no brag, just fact." "Never let the…
“No man in the wrong can stand up against a fellow that’s in the right and keeps on a-comin’”
"No man in the wrong can stand up against a fellow that's in the right and keeps on a-comin'" was the motto of Texas Ranger Bill McDonald (1852-1918). It later became a motto…
Coosie (or Cocinero)
The camp cook was often called the "cocinero" (Spanish for "male cook"), or simply "coosie" for short. Tex-Mex DictionaryCOCINERO (ko-SEE-nair-o)Male cook. In early…
Ranahan (or Ranny)
"Ranahan" (or "ranny") is another name for a cowboy or top ranch hand. The origin of the name is uncertain. Google BooksCowboy Lingoby Ramon F. AdamsNew York: Houghton…
Waddy (Waddie)
A "waddy" or "waddie" is a cowhand or "cowpuncher." The origin of the term is unknown. Google BooksCowboy Lingoby Ramon F. AdamsNew York: Houghton Mifflin20001936…