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Texas's 2-letter postal abbreviation

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TX is the official USPS 2-letter abbreviation for Texas. This page launches the USPS Abbreviations quiz starting with TX — match the code to the state.

Why TX?

The USPS standardized state abbreviations to 2 letters in 1963 to fit punched cards in early mail-sorting machines. The code TX takes the first 1 or 2 distinctive letters of Texas.

Quick facts

USPS code
TX
Capital
Austin
Largest city
Houston
Region
South
Admitted to Union
1845
Nickname
Lone Star State
Electoral votes
40
Bordering states
Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma

Other Texas games

→ Texas · Place the State→ Texas · State Capitals Quiz→ Texas · State Flag Quiz→ Texas · State Nickname Quiz

More about Texas

→ Texas state page → Learn the 50 US states → All US states games

Frequently asked

What is Texas's abbreviation?

TX.

Is this game free?

Yes — 100% free, no signup, no ads. Just play.

Can I play other Texas quizzes?

Yes — see the sibling games above. Texas appears in every Statedoku mini-game.