Is it true that Texans do not like to be referred to as Southerners? (Houston: home, school)

[Deelightful]

Hello everyone,

Wow!!! I thought I would be in Texas by now, but I have to wait for my home to sell. I may have a job that will allow me to travel there. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

Getting to the point...I've heard that Texans do not like to be referred to as Southerners or the South. I definitely don't want to offend anyone, but isn't Texas as South as you can get? Why is being called a Southerner or "The South" a negative?

Thank you for any information you may have.

[Canine*Castle]

This subject has been talked about time and time again. While you will find a few Texans who claim most of Texas is not in the south, most realize it is and are proud to be southern, "Southern by the grace of God" as some actually say and display such bumper stickers proudly.

[h886]

Hmmm... it's not so much that I would disagree that Texas is in the south, just that by "The South" I tend to think primarily of the states east of Texas. Parts of California and Arizona are technically in the southern part of the country too, but I don't really think of it the same way. I guess I would call Texas, New Mexico and Arizona more the southwest. Doesn't matter much either way.

[TexasVines]

I was born in Houston, Texas which is The South.....by the grace of God on all 3

[msb0810]

From a geographic stand point Texas is located in the Southwest. Many people simply think because
Texas was part of the Confederate States it is southern. You can google or look up the 5 geographic regions of the USA and find Texas along with Oklahoma, New Mexico, & Arizona located in The Southwest.
http://ts4.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=411821875899&id=ac14db0c71046 c41d97c845eed8e89d0&index=ch1 (broken link)

[Metro Matt]

I personally don't mind Texas being lumped in with the South even though our great state so large we cover the Southwest as well.

Texas is made up of many different regions, each with its own identity & character.

Tyler for example feels & looks more true Southern than say Midland/Odessa which has a Western appeal. Pine trees & azaleas are replaced with tumble weeds & scrub brush out there.

[msb0810]

Hence Southwest Airlines located in Dallas. Southwestern Bell Telephone now AT&T, The University of Texas LOCAL/NEWS

Texas/Southwest


Southwestern Medical School Dallas, The Old Southwest Conference in football. ect...

[Dopo]

In few words,
when I've driven from San Antonio to Arkansas, you can tell when you go to Arkansas when you start seeing all the confederate flags.

[TexasReb]

Originally Posted by Deelightful

Hello everyone,

Wow!!! I thought I would be in Texas by now, but I have to wait for my home to sell. I may have a job that will allow me to travel there. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

Getting to the point...I've heard that Texans do not like to be referred to as Southerners or the South. I definitely don't want to offend anyone, but isn't Texas as South as you can get? Why is being called a Southerner or "The South" a negative?

Thank you for any information you may have.

I guess it might be expected I will reply to this post! LOL

Deelightful, this general topic has been so done to death as to almost be a Ghost of Christmas Past that refuses to go away. To be blunt, most of us are simply exhausted with it. You didn't know that, of course, but I am just saying.

Matter of fact, as an aside here, where are you moving from? You say nothing about yourself and what you do nor why you are asking. So forgive me if I am a bit skeptical on this post being "legit". Lots of trolls come in and start this old topic up...

Anyway, I will just answer it this way:

It depends on the Texan. Simple as that.

The most extensive (extant) socio-regional surveys ever done -- spanning years -- indicate that a clear majority of Texans definitely consider themselves/ourselves to live in the South and, personally, to be Southerners.

With that said though? If there is ANY such thing as a general rule? Remembering of course that this is only according to my own native experiences/observations...and research? It would go like this:

No, few native Texans would object to being referred to as Southerners or of Texas being part of the South.

The qualification though? Is that most Texans consider themselves/ourselves a seperate and unique breed of Southerners. TEXANS, as it is.

I hope that helped a bit! BUT...for gosh sake, please don't beat on this old horse too much! LOL

[TexasReb]

Originally Posted by msb0810

From a geographic stand point Texas is located in the Southwest.

No, it isn't, From a purely geographic point of view, Texas is located in the South Central United States

Many people simply think because
Texas was part of the Confederate States it is southern. You can google or look up the 5 geographic regions of the USA and find Texas along with Oklahoma, New Mexico, & Arizona located in The Southwest.

And I can provide maps which shows it located in the Southern United States and AZ and NM in the Western United States. What does this prove? Government maps are like a wild elephant sh*ts...all over the place. The real relevance is do they make any historical/cultural sense?