10 gifts for that service member who won’t shut up about being from Texas

If you’re wondering how you’ll know if they’re from Texas: They’ll tell you.
ROTC Cadets Texas Flag
Baylor University Air Force ROTC cadets present the American and Texas state flag during the National Anthem at the Heart of Texas airshow April 7, 2019, in Waco, Texas. (U.S. Air Force/Senior Airman Alexander Cook)

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Chances are you’re serving with or at least know someone who won’t shut up about Texas: being from Texas, missing Texas, looking forward to being back in Texas — you get the point. If you’re wondering how you’ll know if they’re from Texas: They’ll tell you.

Frankly, I support them wholeheartedly. While it’s not without its flaws, the state of Texas has a certain allure to it: the food, the wide-open spaces, the diversity of the people, and the ability to experience all four seasons in the span of a day. Did I mention the food? And with no shortage of military installations throughout the Lone Star State, you’ll likely come across a Texan service member more than once. 

Sure, it can be annoying when they continuously insist that Texas is better than whatever subpar state you hail from, but getting them one of these Texas-themed gifts will give you an opportunity to say you get it — right before asking them to please stop talking about it.

Here are 10 great gift ideas for the Texan in your life that are sure to put a Texas-sized smile on their face: 

A Texas Flag patch

A Whataburger Yeti tumbler

Torchy’s Tacos Diablo hot sauce

Texas ice cube molds

The “Franklin Barbecue: A Meat-Smoking Manifesto” cookbook

This set of Uncle Chris’ Gourmet Steak Seasoning

A Texas-scented Homesick candle

A Friday Night Lights t-shirt

A vintage-print Texas Flag throw blanket

An ice cold beer

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Haley Britzky

Former Army Reporter

Haley Britzky was the Task & Purpose Army reporter from 2019 to 2022. She previously worked at Axios covering breaking news. She reports on important developments within the service, from new uniforms to new policies; the realities of military life facing soldiers and their families; and broader cultural issues that expand outside of the Army, touching each of the military services.Â