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Located in the south central region of the United States, Texas is bordered by three other states and one country: in the north by Oklahoma, in the east by Louisiana, in the west by Arizona, and in the south by Mexico. Also along Texas’s border is the Gulf of Mexico. With a treasured history, Texas has a variety of sights to offer:  rich agricultural heritage, wide ranges of countryside, and pristine urban cities. Texas offers something for everyone to enjoy.

Information about the State of Texas

  • Climate: Texas’s climate varies widely from region to region in the state. In Houston in October, the temperature can range from 63 °F to 79 °F (17 °C to 26 °C).
  • Languages: There is no official language for the state of Texas. English is most widely and commonly used, followed by Spanish.
  • Time Zone: Texas’s time zone is the Central Standard Time (CST), which is 6 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT -6)
  • Currency: Texas uses the United State Dollar (USD). Currency exchange can be done at a bank, big hotels, or any currency exchange office in Houston. All participants are advised to check the current exchange rate before leaving for the Congress.
    • Information on exchange rates is available here.
  • Credit Cards: Visa and MasterCard credit cards are accepted in most hotels, restaurants, and shops.
  • Transportation: You can pay for taxis with cash or credit card.
  • Tax: Taxes are not included in the cost of goods.
  • Local Calls:
    • City Calls
    • Mobile Operators
    • International Country Calling Code
  • Electricity: Standard voltage and frequency and plug types. We recommend bringing an appropriate adapter with you.
  • Smoking: In Texas, smoking is allowed only in specially designated and equipped areas in a number of public places (buildings of public authorities, healthcare, culture, education, trade, and consumer services, catering facilities, as well as all types of stations, metro stations, etc.).
  • Tips: The usual amount for a tip is 15 – 20% of the bill in cafes and restaurants. Tipping taxi drivers, receptionists, and cleaners is optional.
  • Emergency Numbers: Call 911 for fire department, police, and ambulance.

News

  • Aerospace Engineering Student wins International Conference for Environmental Systems Poster Contest
  • AHSL Graduate Students Win ISS R&D Conference Poster Competition
  • Dunbar elected president of the Association of Space Explorers
  • Dunbar and students attend International Conference on Environmental Systems

Additional Information

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