14 incredible facts about Texas

They say everything's bigger in Texas, and we're here to show you it's true.

If the Lone Star State were its own country, it would have the 12th-highest GDP in the world.

Some of that growth is attributed to Texas' bustling energy businesses, which has been front and center over the past year with the lower oil prices.

With that in mind, take a close looker at the inner workings of this major economy below.