March 2nd is Texas Independence Day, a state holiday in which most Texans celebrate the adoption of the Texas Declaration of Independence. The document effectively created the Republic of Texas, an independent nation that encompassed present-day Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, and Wyoming from 1836 to 1846. Without that pioneering piece of paper, we might never have laid eyes on the wildly wonderful women in this photo gallery. Today, we go deep into the heart of Texas with pics of chicks born, raised, and/or living in the Lonestar State. They’ll make anyone – Texan or not – proud to be an American.

This is Our Birthday Cake
Arianny Celeste Throws in the Towel
Puppy Conan Should Happen Ever
Stars Who Got Revenge on Their Ex
Sexiest Things in America
How to Beat Popular Game Show
Why Candice Swanpoel is Our Favorite Angel
