Texas, state in the southern United States. There are 254 county in Texas. You can find the list of these counties and detailed information from the links below.
With 254 counties, Texas has more counties than any other U.S. state. These counties oversee a massive state that spans various geographic regions. Here's an overview of Texas' counties:
East Texas contains dense forests and farmland. Major counties include Jefferson County, Orange County, Smith County, and Angelina County. This area mixes small cities with rural areas.
North Texas and the Panhandle feature plains and prairies dotted with small towns and cities like Amarillo, Wichita Falls, and Lubbock. Counties include Potter, Deaf Smith, Randall, and Moore.
Central Texas contains the state capital of Austin, the Alamo in San Antonio, and Texas Hill Country. Major counties are Travis, Bexar, Hays, Comal, and Kerr.
The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex in North Texas spans Collin, Dallas, Denton, Tarrant, and Rockwall counties. This fast-growing urban region contains over 7 million residents.
Houston and surrounding Harris County mark Texas' largest metro area with nearly 5 million people residing in the diverse, sprawling metropolis.
South Texas ranges from San Antonio south to the Mexico border and the Gulf of Mexico. Counties include Hidalgo, Cameron, Webb, and Nueces.
West Texas stretches out in a vast desert and mountainous expanse dotted with oil fields and remote towns. Counties include Ector, Midland, Pecos, Brewster, and Presidio.
The sheer number of counties in Texas allows diverse regions to receive appropriate governance and services from urban centers to remote ranches and border communities.