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12 things that only exist in Texas

Frank OlitoApr 25, 2020, 01:23 IST

Buc-ee's is a staple in Texas.The Washington Post/ Getty

Texas has culture and traditions that are uniquely its own.
Chains like Whataburger, Buc-ee's, and H-E-B are Texan businesses.
Events and attractions like Texas State Fair, SXSW, and Schlitterbahn only exist in the Lone Star State.
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Texas is the second-largest state in the US, so it makes sense that the state has its own culture and traditions.

Texans are able to enjoy stores, restaurants, foods, events, and sayings that only exist in the Lone Star State.

Keep reading to see what is strictly Texan.

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In Texas, people call laundromats "washateria."

A couple in a washateria in the '50s. Lee Balterman / Getty

In Texas, you'll hear locals greet each other by saying "howdy."

Howdy. Shutterstock

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Texas is the only state in the country with the highest speed limit.

Highway in Texas. Paul Harris / Getty

Texas is home to the best-rated water park in the world: Schlitterbahn.

Schlitterbahn. Erich Schlegel / Getty

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The SXSW Music and Film Festival is one of the most important cultural events every year, and it only takes place in Texas.

SXSW. Jay Janner/Associated Press

The Texas State Fair has been an annual tradition for 134 years.

Texas State Fair. Gunnar Rathbun/Shutterstock

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H-E-B is a Texas grocery store that some call the best in America.

H-E-B. H-E-B/ Yelp

Buc-ee's is an extremely popular quasi pit stop and grocery store in Texas.

Buc-ee's. The Washington Post / Getty

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Although Whataburger is all over the US now, it is quintessential Texas.

Whataburger. Hollis Johnson

Kolaches, a Czech pastry, is a staple in Texas cuisine.

Kolaches. Shutterstock

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Fried gator is also a popular treat in the Lone Star State.

Fried gator. Shutterstock

Texans love to chow down on some Frito pie.

Frito pie. Michael Bezjian / Getty

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