The meaning of Texas

proper noun

A state in the southern us, on the border with mexico, with a coastline on the gulf of mexico; population 24,326,974 (est. 2008); capital, austin. the area formed part of mexico until 1836, when it declared independence and became a republic. it became the 28th state of the us in 1845.

noun

A state in the southern us on the coast of the gulf of mexico, whose capital city is austin

Usage examples:

We lived in west texas during those years., wet weather in texas will cause some flooding.