25 Texas Towns Listed Alphabetically

Abilene

With a population of 125,000, Abilene is a major city in West Texas. It's known for its strong economy, which is based on agriculture, energy, and manufacturing. Abilene is also home to several colleges and universities, including Abilene Christian University and Hardin-Simmons University.

Austin

Austin is the capital of Texas and the second-largest city in the state. It's known for its vibrant music scene, its growing tech industry, and its beautiful natural surroundings. Austin is home to several major universities, including the University of Texas at Austin and Texas State University.

Beaumont

Beaumont is a city in Southeast Texas with a population of 118,000. It's known for its petrochemical industry and its proximity to the Gulf of Mexico. Beaumont is also home to Lamar University.

Brownsville

Brownsville is a city in South Texas with a population of 183,000. It's known for its international trade and its proximity to the Mexican border. Brownsville is home to the University of Texas at Brownsville.

College Station

College Station is a city in Central Texas with a population of 116,000. It's home to Texas A&M University, one of the largest universities in the United States. College Station is also known for its strong economy, which is based on education, healthcare, and manufacturing.

Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi is a city in South Texas with a population of 325,000. It's known for its beautiful beaches, its strong tourism industry, and its petrochemical industry. Corpus Christi is home to several major universities, including Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and Del Mar College.

Dallas

Dallas is the third-largest city in Texas and the ninth-largest city in the United States. It's known for its strong economy, which is based on finance, energy, and technology. Dallas is also home to several major universities, including the University of Texas at Dallas and Southern Methodist University.

Del Rio

With a population of 36,000, Del Rio is a city in Southwest Texas. Del Rio is known for its international trade and its proximity to the Mexican border. Del Rio is home to Southwest Texas Junior College.

Denton

Denton is a city in North Texas with a population of 139,000. It's home to the University of North Texas, one of the largest universities in the state. Denton is also known for its strong music scene and its growing tech industry.

El Paso

El Paso is a city in West Texas with a population of 681,000. It's known for its international trade and its proximity to the Mexican border. El Paso is home to several major universities, including the University of Texas at El Paso and New Mexico State University.

Fort Worth

Fort Worth is the fifth-largest city in Texas and the 13th-largest city in the United States. It's known for its strong economy, which is based on energy, manufacturing, and healthcare. Fort Worth is also home to several major universities, including Texas Christian University and the University of North Texas Health Science Center.

Galveston

Galveston Island is a barrier island on the Gulf of Mexico in the U.S. state of Texas. Galveston is a popular tourist destination known for its beaches, its historic architecture, and its vibrant nightlife. Galveston is home to several major universities, including Texas A&M University at Galveston and the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.

Greenville

Greenville is a city in Northeast Texas with a population of 29,000. It's known for its strong economy, which is based on manufacturing, healthcare, and education. Greenville is also home to Texas A&M University-Commerce.

Harlingen

Harlingen is a city in South Texas with a population of 65,000. It's known for its international trade and its proximity to the Mexican border. Harlingen is home to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

Houston

With a population of 2.3 million, Houston is the largest city in Texas and the fourth-largest city in the United States. It's known for its strong economy, which is based on energy, healthcare, and manufacturing. Houston is also home to several major universities, including Rice University and the University of Houston.

Laredo

Laredo is a city in South Texas with a population of 256,000. It's known for its international trade and its proximity to the Mexican border. Laredo is home to Texas A&M International University.

Lubbock

Lubbock is a city in West Texas with a population of 258,000. Lubbock is home to Texas Tech University, one of the largest universities in the state. Lubbock is also known for its strong economy, which is based on agriculture, energy, and manufacturing.

Lufkin

Lufkin is a city in East Texas with a population of 35,000. It's known for its strong economy, which is based on forestry, manufacturing, and healthcare. Lufkin is also home to Angelina College.

McAllen

McAllen is a city in South Texas with a population of 149,000. It's known for its international trade and its proximity to the Mexican border. McAllen is home to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

Midland

Midland is a city in West Texas with a population of 138,000. It's known for its strong economy, which is based on energy and manufacturing. Midland is also home to several major universities, including the University of Texas Permian Basin.

Odessa

Odessa is a city in West Texas with a population of 124,000. It's known for its strong economy, which is based on energy and manufacturing. Odessa is also home to several major universities, including the University of Texas Permian Basin.

Pasadena

Pasadena is a city in Southeast Texas with a population of 152,000. It's known for its strong economy, which is based on energy and manufacturing. Pasadena is also home to several major universities, including the University of Houston-Clear Lake and San Jacinto College.

Plano

Plano is a city in North Texas with a population of 286,000. Plano is home to several major universities, including the University of Texas at Dallas and Southern Methodist University.

Round Rock

Round Rock is a city in Central Texas with a population of 123,000. It's known for its strong economy, which is based on technology and manufacturing. Round Rock is also home to Dell Technologies, one of the largest computer companies in the world.

San Angelo

San Angelo is a city in West Texas with a population of 100,000. It's known for its strong economy, which is based on agriculture, energy, and manufacturing. San Angelo is also home to Angelo State University.

San Antonio

San Antonio is the seventh-largest city in the United States with a population of 1.5 million. It's known for its strong economy, which is based on tourism, healthcare, and manufacturing. San Antonio is also home to several major universities, including the University of Texas at San Antonio and Trinity University.

Sherman

Sherman is a city in North Texas with a population of 43,000. It's known for its strong economy, which is based on manufacturing, healthcare, and education. Sherman is also home to Austin College.

Texarkana

Texarkana is a city in Northeast Texas with a population of 37,000. It's known for its strong economy, which is based on manufacturing, healthcare, and education. Texarkana is also home to Texas A&M University-Texarkana.

Tyler

Tyler is a city in East Texas with a population of 106,000. It's known for its strong economy, which is based on healthcare, manufacturing, and education. Tyler is also home to the University of Texas at Tyler.

Victoria

Victoria is a city in South Texas with a population of 67,000. It's known for its strong economy, which is based on agriculture, energy, and manufacturing. Victoria is also home to the University of Houston-Victoria.

Waco

Waco is a city in Central Texas with a population of 138,000. Waco is home to Baylor University, one of the largest universities in the state. Waco is also known for its strong economy, which is based on manufacturing, healthcare, and education.

Wichita Falls

Wichita Falls is a city in North Texas with a population of 105,000. It's known for its strong economy, which is based on energy, manufacturing, and healthcare. Wichita Falls is also home to Midwestern State University.