Everything Is Bigger In Texas By: Kyler Stubblefield Things are bigger in the state of Texas and there's no doubt. There are plenty of fun facts that may change any person's perspective of the Lone Star State. Big Tex: Texans can back up the saying "Everything is bigger in Texas". From the population to the tourist attractions, Texas truly is BIG. One place that can really prove the point is Big Tex located in Fair Park, Dallas. Standing 55 ft tall, Big Tex has to be the tallest Teaxan standing. Wearing a 75 gallon hat and size 70 boots, Big Tex gives all visiting tourists a welcoming “Howdy”. Evidently Big Tex is not a real human being, but is a statue that resembles the good old southern culture of Texas. Bigger Buildings: Being that Texas is one of the bigger states in the U.S., it's no confusion that there would be a lot of construction bringing about bigger buildings.The tallest structure in the state, excluding radio towers, is ...