USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The three traditional economic activities in Texas are cotton, ranching and oil. Cotton growing started in the early days of Texas as many of the initial settlers were from the Southern US where cotton was king.

Detailed explanation-2: -Texas has unique geographic and demographic characteristics that have helped lift its economy in recent years. Its border location encourages trade and immigration and helps fuel population and job growth.

Detailed explanation-3: -The first cattle raising in Texas appeared in the Rio Grande Valley. By 1680, there were several thousand cattle recorded in the El Paso region. The earliest ranches were those of Spanish missionaries. By the mid-18th century, these were joined by competing private ranches.

Detailed explanation-4: -Among the most important natural resources of Texas are its large mineral deposits under its soil, particularly of petroleum and natural gas, but also its lumber, solar energy, and its numerous and diverse water resources that include its rivers and streams, its bays, estuaries, and aquifers.