Write a three-paragraph essay addressing the following question: how have the location, landscape, and natural resources of texas influenced culture and innovation?

The State of Texas brings to mind several unique features of the State.
Its position as a 'Southern/Western State'. Its massive size, arid land and desert features as well as the abundance of oil and real estate.

These features have given rise to a distinct culture in the State.

Abundance of land meant cattle farming was cheap and could not conducted on a massive scale, giving rise to unique Texas cuisine which is rich on meat products.

There is also a popular Cow-Boy culture that has inspired generations all over the world, through movies and other mediums.

Oil has brought in massive wealth in the hands of locals which was used to fun Christian churches in the States.

The State borders with Mexico which has also brought in millions of Mexicans, their culture, language and food in Texas.