Texas Gift Guide

29+ Must-Have Texas Gifts and Souvenirs

It’s big, it’s bold, it’s the great state of Texas and Texas gifts and souvenirs!

Where else can you find bustling cities, small pioneer towns, state parks, caverns, vineyards, beaches, watering holes and wineries all in the same state?!

With so much to love about Texas, it’s easy to want to share your passion for the Long Horn State with family and friends!

And with a state as varied as Texas, you’ll need gift ideas as varied as all the unique people in your life!  

Don’t just settle for another boring t-shirt when you can think outside the box and give a gift that’s meaningful, practical, fun, quirky or all the above!

Whether you’re buying for a picky one or the one who has everything, there’s a Texas-themed gift to suit them all!

Check out this list of must-have Texas gifts to show your love and show off your Texas pride!

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1. For your favorite foodie: Austin Gift Box

Austin Gift box
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Give any foodie a taste of the eclectic cuisine Austin, Texas is known for with an Austin Foodie Gift Box!

They’ll love sampling distinctive Texas tastes like chocolate flavored coffee, granola butter, drunk red cherry jam and sourdough crackers.

More than just elevated snacks, the set also includes a mini wooden cutting board, Texas map coaster set, tea towel, and a cookbook featuring recipes at the heart of Austin!

And with a portion of the proceeds from every foodie box going to a local Austin food bank, this is a gift you can feel good about!

2. For the one with a sweet tooth: Texas cookies

Texas themed cookies
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Treats make everyone happy, especially when they’re as cute as these Texas themed cookies!

With quirky designs like armadillos, Dr. Pepper cans and even the Buc-ee’s beaver, these cookies are a delicious reminder of the great state of Texas!

Whether you’re sending some Texas love to a friend, entertaining with a Texan theme, or just enjoying them on your own, these delicious cookies make a great addition to any occasion!

Eat them one at a time or a dozen at a time, we won’t tell anyone 😉

3. For the grill master: Texas apron

Texas grilling apron
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For the guy or gal who just can’t get enough of that famous Texas BBQ, this apron is the perfect way to outfit them for their next grill session!

 It’s one size fits most and features extra-long strings for tying front to back and around the waist.

Quick and reliable shipping means you can get it in time for whatever you’re celebrating!

 Its unisex design makes it an easy choice for every cook on your list!

And whenever they grill up their next meal, they’ll don the apron and think of you!

4. For the happy host (or hostess!): Texas cutting board

Texas cutting board or charcuterie board
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When a cutting board can double as a centerpiece you know it’s a great gift!

This beautiful Texas-shaped bamboo cutting board highlights landmarks from around the state in fun and attractive laser-engraved patterns.

 From Dallas to Houston to Austin to El Paso, you’ll be reminded just how many special places there are in Texas!  

Add up to 30 characters of text on the back to send a sweet message.

An attractive and sophisticated gift, it can also be used as a charcuterie plate for an impressive display!

 It makes a perfect housewarming, wedding, or corporate gift, and even comes with a hang tie to double as wall décor!

5. For the travel buff: Texas scratch off

Texas scratch off poster
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There’s nothing a passionate travel lover relishes more than inspiration for their next adventure!

Send them on their way with a Texas scratch off map featuring over 100 popular Texas attractions, including state and national parks and other bucket list Texan locations!

There’s no reason to leave the USA to satisfy wanderlust when an entire summer can be spent exploring the beauty right here in Texas!

A state park one day, a historical monument the next, and a new small town after that- take the guess work out of choosing the next experience!

Just scratch off and go!

An optional frame let’s your loved one display all the places they’ve been (and plan to go!)

6. For the one who likes a little bling: Texas bracelet

Texas charm bracelet
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Wear the story of Texas and express your fondness for the state wherever you go with this bracelet featuring twenty-nine unique charms!

Representing the history, symbols, and traditions of Texas life, this bracelet includes everything you love about Texas!

Designs like the Route 66 road sign, the Texas state flag, the Dr. Pepper logo, or the Cowboys football team logo make this an authentic representation of Texan culture.

It’s the perfect gift for a jewelry lover!

As an added bonus, each bracelet arrives in a gift box inside an organza bag that also includes a brochure with information about each charm!

7. For the whiskey aficionado: Texas decanter set

Texas themed whiskey gift set
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Whiskey and Texas go together like bread and butter!

If you have a whiskey lover in your life, they’ll be delighted by this distinguished decanter set.

Packaged beautifully and arriving in a classy, wooden gift box, the set can be personalized for a distinctive touch.

Add a design that includes the recipient’s name, initial or a special date.

Choose just the decanter or add matching scotch glasses for a full set.

Or if you’re feeling really fancy, opt for the premium decanter gift box.

In addition to the decanter and 4 scotch glasses, the premium gift box also includes 4 natural slate coasters, 8 stainless steel ice stones to keep whiskey cold without watering it down, and rubber ended tongs for easy serving all inside a real wood box set within a black satin carrying bag.

It’s a stunning gift for Father’s Day, a birthday, or any day that you want to show how much you love that special man in your life!

8. For the nostalgic one: Texas string art

Adorable Texas heartwarming string art board
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Just married? Celebrating an anniversary? Have a special spot in Texas you’d like to remember?

Give a meaningful gift like this string art board.

Texas-shaped string wraps around a heart located wherever in the state is special to you!  

An ideal gift for sentimental types, its unique and customizable engraving option lets you tailor this sweet gift for any and every occasion!

Available in several sizes and wood stains, you can find a style that fits any décor.

9. For game night: Texas-opoly

Texas-opoly
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If game night is your jam, you’ll love this Texas-themed board game, Texas-opoly!  

It’s Monopoly with a Texas twist, and what could be more fun than that?!

With game pieces in the shape of popular Texas icons like the jalapeno pepper, a cowboy boot, and a longhorn, this quirky take on the popular board game is perfect for any lover of the longhorn state!

Just like in the traditional game, you’ll collect and trade properties.

Flip over the deed for each of your properties and you’ll find fun facts about each one!

But be careful!

If you end up in “Not From These Parts” you’ll lose 3 turns!

It’s a wholesome way to spend an evening with your favorite Texans!

10. For adding Texan flair to your space: Tic-tac-Texas

Texas themed wooden tic tac toe game
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Is there a more nostalgic pastime than a lowkey game of tic-tac-toe?

Tic-Tac-Texas is an attractive addition to your space and a fun way to pass the time!

Game pieces in the shape of cowboys and the great state of Texas give it a fun flair!

At only 5”x5” this game board can fit virtually anywhere.

Gift it to realtors, new homeowners, or keep it around for entertaining your own guests!  

You can even use it in a goody bag!

11. For the writer: Texas notebook

Texas leather journal
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The thoughtful wordsmith in your life will really enjoy this delightful leatherbound journal.

Proudly engraved in the USA, the journal features a laser engraved design of the state of Texas on the front.

 At 5”x8” it’s the perfect size to travel with.

Personalize it with names or dates for a personal touch.

Well-crafted and durable with beautiful pages, this inspiring gift can serve as an inviting backdrop for the musings of any scribe!

Give it as a gift, use it as a journal or even display it as a guest book at a wedding!

It’s a handsome product with multifunctional purpose.

12. For the tiniest of Texans: Texas onesie

Texas baby onesie
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Send your love to the newest member of the family all the way from Texas with this adorable onesie!

Practical and precious, this onesie makes a perfect baby gift!

Grandma will love to see her sweet grandbaby modeling this cute get up!

And made of 100% cotton, it’s comfortable, too!

Whether you’re celebrating a new birth, making a pregnancy announcement, or outfitting your tiny one with some Texas flair, you can’t go wrong with this charming onesie!

Choose from short or long sleeve options.

And if you’ve got several little Texans to outfit, the design can be purchased up to size 6T!

13. For the favorite grandchild: Texas puzzle

Texas puzzle game for toddlers
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If handmade toys make you nostalgic for your childhood, give the toddler in your life the gift of simplicity with this old-fashioned style wooden puzzle!

Laser cut and durable enough to withstand wear and tear from little ones, you can personalize each puzzle with your child’s name.  

Colorful Texas themed pieces make it fun and appealing to little eyes, and you can even choose to engrave a sweet message of love on the back of the board.

Small hands will find the pieces easy to maneuver and match and will keep toddlers occupied and away from the TV screen!

 It’s a win for everyone!

Bonus: all orders ship free within the US!

14. For the next family barbeque: Texas cornhole

Texas branded cornhole
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Backyard barbecues, family and cornhole – it’s a Texas trifecta!

Liven up your next family gathering with this attractive corn hole game featuring a beautiful, rustic design.

Made with durability in mind, these boards won’t fall flat during your next competitive match.

Proper bracing in the construction of the boards reduces the bounce effect common in cheaper sets, preventing your bean bag from bouncing off.

A slimmer design makes them lighter and easier to transport and store, and a solid back leg prevents bags from sliding out under the board, meaning there’s no question whether your bean bag is in or out (argument preventer!)

At 2’x4’, it’s regulation size to appease your most competitive relative (we’re looking at you, Uncle Bob!)  

You can even add a helpful scoreboard feature.

Optional bean bags in a variety of colors are also available for purchase to complete the set!

15. For the crafty one: Texas sign

Farmhouse style Texas wreath
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No front porch is complete without a pretty wreath on the front door!

Welcome in the spring with this gorgeous floral grapevine wreath.

Adding a charming touch to your front porch in a calming pallet of soft greens and white, this wreath is premade and ready to ship ensuring you know exactly what your wreath will look like.

The Texas “home” sign and large bow give it whimsical detail.

Its neutral design will elevate your doorway and welcome you home!

16. For the one who always has a beer in hand

Texas beer growler
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Texas football fanatics will love this growler and beer mug set!

The 64-ounce amber-tinted glass growler can be personalized with your favorite team logo or any 15-character personalization you can think of!

Choose to purchase just one mug or up to 4.

When it’s not in use holding your favorite beer, the growler makes a fantastic decoration in a man cave!

It’s dishwasher safe, too! (How convenient!)

Perfect for friends or family, or just for yourself, this growler set makes a great sports themed gift.

17. For the modern cowboy (or girl!): Texas art

Cowboy game
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Bring a little bit of the Wild West to your space with this vintage style cowboy silhouette canvas art!

Printed with ink that withstands UV light to resist fading, a subtle aging technique is used to give the image a warm feel.

And at 24” x 48” it makes quite an impression!

Gallery wrapped and ready to hang, this is a great gift for gun enthusiasts or members of the military.

It also works great as themed art in vintage, rustic, Wild West, or Texan-themed spaces, too!

18. For the baseball fan: Houston Astronaut Baseball T-shirt

Houston baseball shirt
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The bold colors of the Houston Astros lend themselves well to fan-themed apparel, as you’ll see with this Houston Astronaut Baseball T-shirt!

The shirt’s fun and unique design depicts an astronaut in a batting stance, with a baseball that looks like the moon hurling toward them.

“Houston” is printed at the top in the team’s font, leaving no room for doubt that this shirt is a reference to the Astros!

It’s available in either orange or navy blue, with sizes ranging from Infant 6M to Adult 3XL, so the whole family can show support for the team!

19. For the football fan: Rustic Carved Dallas Cowboys Wooden Flag

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Carved into wood and painted in Cowboys Blue, this rustic flag is the perfect wall art for any Dallas Cowboys fan!

This handmade item ships from the great state of Texas itself, and is available in two sizes.

Whether you opt for the 24”x13” version or the 36”x19.5” version, it’s sure to be an attention-grabbing piece either way!

You can also personalize it with an engraving, so everyone knows just WHO is the biggest Cowboys fan around!

20. For the rose lover: Texas Rose Wood Earrings

Rose earrings
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Cut into birchwood and decorated with elegant engravings of roses, these earrings shaped in the state of Texas are must-haves for any rose enthusiast!

Made to order, these earrings are the perfect accessory for your trip to Tyler, TX – the “Rose Capital of America”!

Whether you’re headed for the annual Texas Rose Festival, or to visit the gardens any other time of year, these earrings are sure to earn you a few compliments.

Of course, you can wear them anywhere else, too! And their minimalist style pairs well with all sorts of outfits and occasions. 

The nickel-free ear wires ensure that you can enjoy your stylish new accessory without worrying about irritation!

21. For the road-tripper: Texas Adventure Shirt Route 66

Texas shirt
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Gettin’ your kicks on Route 66? Flaunt your road-tripping spirit with this t-shirt!

Available on a white or a gray background, this shirt features a cactus scene inside the state of Texas, a vintage Route 66 road sign, yellow flowers, and the inspiring words “Texas Adventure”!

This is the perfect thing to wear on your trip to Amarillo – one of the most iconic parts of Route 66 in Texas.

Or, wear it to the Midpoint Café in Adrian, TX, which marks the halfway point between the east end of Route 66 in Chicago and the west end in Los Angeles!

This shirt is printed on preshrunk cotton, is machine washable, and available in adult sizes Small – 3XL.

22. For LGBTQ+ folks and allies: Texas Y’all Means All Enamel Pin

Texas pin
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Show your support for the LGBTQ+ community in Texas with this rainbow “Y’all Means All” enamel pin.

The pin is in the shape of Texas and measures 1.5”x1.5” – an ideal size to pin on shirts, jackets, hats, totes, backpacks, lanyards, and more!

Made with love in Austin, TX (one of the most gay-friendly cities in the state, and even the country), this pin ships with colorful Pride stickers on the package!

(Or you can opt for discreet packaging if need be.)

This is the perfect gift for your Texan loved one who is lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or an ally!

23. For the animal-lover: Texas Land Mammals Field Guide Art Print

Texas animal poster
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Love Texas? Love animals? This is the gift for you!

This endearing watercolor design is printed on 19”x13” satin paper and features nearly 50 different land mammals native to the state of Texas.

Each of these precious creatures are drawn in a sweet, comforting style, and labeled so you won’t have any trouble identifying them.

Frame or pin this poster to your wall to add a bit of natural flair to your home.

Heading out on a nature hike in Texas? Study your poster beforehand so you can easily spot these Texas mammals in the wild!

24. For the butterfly enthusiast: Butterflies of Texas Fine Art Botanical Poster

Butterfly Texas poster
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If insects are more your thing, check out this gorgeous Butterflies of Texas poster!

This beautiful poster depicts 10 different butterflies found in Texas, in both their caterpillar state and their full winged glory, as well as their respective host plants.

Painted in a watercolor botanical style and printed on 20”x16” heavy weight stock paper, this stunning poster is perfect for nature lovers in Texas.

Shipped to you from Austin, TX, you can subtly show your Texas pride and your love of butterflies by hanging this professional-looking display on your wall.

It’ll look great in a traditional frame, or a wooden poster hanger to emphasize the natural look.

25. For Christmas time: Texas Themed Ornament Bundle

Texas ornaments
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Handcrafted in Austin, this Texas themed ornament bundle is the perfect gift for anyone who wants to bring a little Texas into their Christmas.

This pack of five wooden ornaments features five unique designs.

The focal point of each round ornament is a star, with the state of Texas at the center of it.

Each ornament features its own special theme, circling around the star.

One has an armadillo, another a longhorn, then there’s a wagon wheel, a dove, and a lizard.

The ornaments measure 3.5”x3.5” and are hung up by red and white or green and white string.

26. For the quirky one: Retro Style Humorous Armadillo Poster

Texas poster
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Show a subtle bit of Texas pride with this retro-style poster, dedicated to the nine-banded armadillo of North America.

This quirky art print is done in the style of the national parks and wildlife posters of the 1930s-1950s, and features a large armadillo in the middle.

The bottom of the poster lists some of the things the armadillo is “commonly known as”: a “tactical possum”, “pocket dinosaur”, “panzerschwein”, and the “Texas Speed Bump”!

This poster is available in two sizes – 12”x18” or 24”x36” – and is printed on high-quality matte paper stock.

27. For the candle collector: Texas State Candle

Texas candle
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With scents of cedarwood and vanilla, this Texas themed candle features 100% soy wax and a cotton wick.

Available in either a large gold tin, or a reusable rocks glass with a silhouette of the state of Texas on it, both candle options have a burn time of up to 50 hours.

A portion of the proceeds goes to charity, so you can feel proud of yourself for supporting various organizations like Feeding America and The Conservation Fund through your purchase!

Pssst! These talented, heartfelt candlemakers also have a candle for the city of Austin!

28. For the hygiene queen (or king): Texas Bluebonnet Soap

Blue bonnet soap
Photo credit: DallasSoapCompany

Smell like the official Texas state flower with this vegan handmade soap!

Handcrafted by Dallas Soap Company, this bar soap comes in a beautiful, milky swirl of blue and white.

Inspired by the fields of bluebonnets in Texas, the soap has a combination of honeysuckle, lilac, and jasmine scents.

Each soap comes in a 4.5 oz bar full of moisturizing ingredients like olive oil, coconut oil, and shea butter.

Unlike most store-bought soaps, you can lather up with confidence that there are no harsh ingredients in this paraben-free and cruelty-free product!

29. For the front door: There’s No Place Like Home Texas Doormat

Texas welcome mat
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Whether you’re already in Texas or you’re dreaming of home, this doormat is a great way to share your love of Texas with anyone who comes to visit.

It says, “There’s no place like home,” with the word “home” emphasized as the focal point of the mat.

There’ll be no question about where you consider home, with the letter “o” in the word “home” being replaced with the shape of Texas itself!

With a beige background, black bordering, and black font, the colorful blue and red outline of the state of Texas really pops!

The doormat measures 18”x30” and features rubber backing to keep it from moving around.

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