Texas Almanac 2006-2007

by Alvarez, Elizabeth Cruce; Plocheck, Robert

• ISBN13: 9780914511380
• ISBN10: 0914511386
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-08-30
• Publisher: Texas State Historical Assn

Summary

First published in 1857, the Texas Almanac 2006-2007 is the book's Sesquicentennial Edition. New color maps of the state and the 254 counties have been created especially for this edition. The latest population estimates since the U.S.Census of 2000 are provided for Texas towns and counties. Also new in this edition is updated information on recreation, the environment, culture, business, health, politics and education, as well as the astronomical calendar, holidays and county profiles. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

INDEX OF MAPS	8	(1)
INDEX OF TABLES	9	(1)
STATE PROFILE	10	(2)
STATE FLAGS & SYMBOLS	12	(4)
FEATURES	16	(29)
The Spanish Missions of Texas	16	(10)
Ranching in a Changing Land	26	(6)
The Ubiquitous Mesquite	32	(5)
Texans "Take the Waters"	37	(5)
Rosenwald Schools	42	(3)
HISTORY	45	(24)
A Brief Sketch of Texas History	45	(24)
Prehistory to Annexation	45	(10)
Annexation to 1978	55	(14)
ENVIRONMENT	69	(45)
The Physical State of Texas	69	(1)
Physical Regions	70	(4)
Geology of Texas	74	(3)
Soils of Texas	77	(4)
Water Resources	81	(13)
Major Aquifers of Texas	81	(2)
Major Rivers of Texas	83	(4)
Artificial Lakes and Reservoirs	87	(7)
Texas Plant Life	94	(4)
Forest Resources	98	(5)
National Forests and Grasslands	103	(2)
Texas State Forests	105	(1)
Texas' Threatened and Endangered Species	106	(1)
Texas Wildlife	107	(3)
National Wildlife Refuges	110	(2)
Wildlife Management Areas	112	(2)
WEATHER	114	(21)
Weather Highlights 2003	114	(1)
Weather Summaries 2003	114	(2)
Weather Highlights 2004	116	(1)
Weather Summaries 2004	117	(4)
Destructive Weather	121	(7)
Texas Is Tornado Capital	121	(7)
Weather Records by County	128	(7)
ASTRONOMICAL CALENDAR	135	(9)
Seasons, Morning and Evening Stars and Major Meteor Showers	135	(2)
Calendar for 2006	137	(3)
Calendar for 2007	140	(3)
201-Year Calendar	143	(1)
RECREATION	144	(23)
Texas State Parks	144	(13)
National Parks, Historical Sites and Recreation Areas	157	(3)
National Natural Landmarks in Texas	160	(1)
Girding in Texas	161	(1)
Freshwater and Saltwater Fish and Fishing	162	(1)
Sea Center Texas	163	(1)
Hunting and Fishing Licenses	163	(1)
Fairs, Festivals and Special Events	164	(3)
COUNTIES OF TEXAS	167	(25)
254 Maps and County Profiles	168	(24)
FOLDOUT MAP OF TEXAS & COUNTIES With Interstate Highways and Mileage Chart	192	(145)
TEXAS POPULATION	337	(45)
Cities and Towns	340	(25)
County Population History, 1850-2000	365	(6)
City Population History 1850-2000	371	(11)
POLITICS AND ELECTIONS	382	(30)
Bush Wins Re-election; GOP Solidifies Power in Texas	382	(7)
Redistricting Reverberates from Washington to Austin	389	(1)
General Election 2004	390	(2)
Legislature Fails to Pass School Funding in Regular Session	392	(1)
Political Party Organizations	393	(2)
Texas Primary Elections 2004	395	(3)
Historical Elections	398	(12)
Referendum on Ordinance of Secession 1861	410	(2)
HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS	412	(5)
Declaration of Independence of the Republic of Texas	412	(3)
Constitution of Texas, Amendments 2003 and 2005	415	(1)
Joint Resolution for Annexing Texas to the United States	416	(1)
CHIEF GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS	417	(6)
Spanish Royal Governors, 1691-1821	417	(1)
Governors Under Mexican Rule, 1822-1835	417	(1)
Republic of Texas and State Officials, 1836-2005	417	(6)
STATE GOVERNMENT	423	(30)
Texas Legislature	423	(2)
Texas State Judiciary	425	(6)
Courts by County	427	(2)
District Judges in Texas	429	(2)
Texas State Agencies	431	(8)
Commission on Environmental Quality	431	(1)
Historical Commission	432	(1)
Department on Aging and Disability	433	(1)
Texas Workforce Commission	433	(1)
Railroad Commission	434	(1)
Youth Commission	434	(1)
Health and Human Services	435	(1)
General Land Office	436	(2)
Department of Criminal Justice	438	(1)
Boards and Commissions	439	(12)
Government Income and Expenses	451	(1)
Texas Lottery	452	(1)
LOCAL GOVERNMENTS	453	(29)
Mayors and City Managers	453	(12)
Texas Main Street Cities	465	(1)
Regional Councils of Government	466	(1)
County Courts	467	(1)
County Tax Appraisers	468	(2)
Wet-Dry Counties	470	(1)
Texas County and District Officials	471	(11)
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT	482	(11)
Texans in Congress	482	(2)
Medal of Freedom	484	(1)
Federal Courts in Texas	485	(2)
Federal Funds by County 2003	487	(2)
U.S. Tax Collections in Texas	489	(1)
Major Military Installations	490	(2)
Medal of Honor	492	(1)
CULTURE AND THE ARTS	493	(26)
State Cultural Agencies Assist the Arts	493	(1)
Performing Arts Organizations	493	(2)
Museums	495	(3)
Film and Television Work in Texas	498	(1)
Texas Medal of the Arts Awards	499	(1)
Texas Institute of Letters Awards	500	(2)
National Arts Medal Honors Texans, TV Music Showcase	502	(1)
Poet Laureate of Texas	503	(1)
State Artists of Texas	504	(1)
Van Cliburn Piano Competition	504	(1)
Lebanese-Syrian Texans	505	(3)
Public Libraries	508	(10)
Holidays, Anniversaries and Festivals 2006-2007	518	(1)
RELIGION	519	(4)
Church Affiliation Change: 1990 to 2000	519	(4)
HEALTH AND SCIENCE	523	(9)
Death and Birth Rates	523	(6)
Community Hospitals in Texas	529	(1)
State Institutions for Mental Health Services	530	(1)
Texans in the National Academy of Sciences	531	(1)
CRIME IN TEXAS 2004	532	(5)
EDUCATION	537	(18)
Texas Public Schools	537	(3)
Higher Education in Texas	540	(2)
Universities and Colleges	542	(6)
UIL Winning Schools for 1999-2000 to 2004-2005	548	(7)
MEDIA	555	(11)
Belo Covers the Nation	555	(2)
Belo Corp. Directors	557	(2)
Texas Newspapers, Radio and Television Stations	559	(7)
BUSINESS AND TRANSPORTATION	566	(58)
Texas Economy: A Cautious Rebound	566	(3)
Economies in Largest Metropolitan Areas	569	(3)
Personal Income and per Capita Income by County 2003	572	(3)
Employment	575	(1)
Banking	576	(8)
Insurance	584	(1)
Construction	585	(1)
Foreign Trade Zones in Texas	586	(1)
Foreign Consulates in Texas	587	(2)
Texas Ports	589	(1)
Texas Transportation System	590	(6)
Railroads in Texas	596	(1)
Texas Freight Rail at Record Levels	597	(2)
Aviation	599	(3)
Fuel Minerals	602	(1)
History of Oil Discoveries in Texas	602	(11)
Nonpetroleum Minerals	613	(7)
Electric Utilities: Rising Power Bills	620	(1)
Electric Cooperatives	621	(1)
Telecommunications	622	(1)
Gas Utilities	623	(1)
AGRICULTURE	624	(19)
Principal Crops	628	(6)
Vegetable Crops	634	(2)
Fruits and Nuts	636	(1)
Livestock and Their Products	637	(5)
Family Land Heritage Program	642	(1)
TEXAS PRONUNCIATION GUIDE	643	(5)
OBITUARIES, August 2003—June 2005	648	(4)
ADVERTISERS INDEX	652	(1)
GENERAL INDEX	652