How many essays does UT Austin require?

All applicants must submit three required short answers and may submit one optional short answer responding to prompts in your admissions application. Answers are limited to no more than 40 lines, or about 250–300 words, typically the length of one paragraph.

What is Texas famous for?

Texas is the country’s biggest producer of oil, cattle, sheep, minerals, cotton and wool. Texas is second in size only to Alaska. Austin is considered the live music capital of the world. Texas possesses three of the top ten most populous cities in the United States – Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio.

What is a fun fact of Texas?

Fun Facts. Texas is the only state to have the flags of six different nations fly over it: Spain, France, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, the Confederate States, and the United States. Texas was an independent nation from 18.

How do Texans say hello?

In place of hello, say “howdy.” It’s a greeting as Texan as cowboy boots and the Alamo. It’s friendly and casual, and it works quite well with a “y’all” at the end — howdy, y’all! You’ve no doubt seen this phrase on everything from T-shirts to belt buckles.

What fruit is Texas known for?

Ruby Red Grapefruit

Why is Texas the only state that can fly its flag?

As the oft-repeated story goes, because Texas was once an independent nation, it is the only state that can fly its flag at the same height as the U.S. flag.

Can you fly a Mexican flag in the US?

It’s not. Turns out there is no law or penalty concerning civilians and how we handle the American flag. Under Title Four of the United States code, it gives guidelines on how to present the flag, but it also specifically makes a point.