Being a Texan means to me, that your heart is as big as the state. That your mind is open and free as the rolling hill country located in the mid-west, and that our citizens represent each one, out of the trillion, glittering stars that shine bright in the southern night sky. In Texas, not all of us wear cowboy boots. We have Texans that wear construction hats for work, heels to make a fashion statement, or the rainbow to express who they are as an individual. Nothing is better than living in a state so large, that there is enough room to welcome new incomers into our community with open arms. There is no true meaning behind what a Texan is, everyone is all so different. As the number one state to have a current growing diverse population, we all come from different backgrounds, no story is ever the same. However, one thing all Texans have in common is the undeniable southern charm. Southern charm can be portrayed in many ways, but for me, it means that an individual, a stranger or not, still deserves to be treated with kindness and respect. Kindness goes a long way here in Texas, and it can affect a person's day. The sense of community is incomparable to other states. As times are changing, I, a minority am proud to be born and raised in Texas and will always carry around the name, Texan, wherever I go. Once a Texan, always a Texan.