Some of the most iconic actors, musicians, and other creative people are from Texas. Take just a minute to think of every Texas celebrity you can recall off the top of your head...

A few that might immediately come to mind are Matthew McConaughey (alright, alright, alright), Owen Wilson (Whoa!), the Queen Bee Beyonce, and on-the-road-again Willie Nelson.

A few others you might not realize are from Texas are Jim Parsons (The Big Bang Theory), Renee Zellweger, Ethan Hawke, and Steve Martin. Truly, Texas is chock-full of talent.

When you were thinking of Texas celebrities, did you think of Sam Elliot? Surely this man is a Texan...right?

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Well, actually, he's not. But don't repair. We can claim him for Texas anyway.

There are only incredibly talented people we'd love to claim are from Texas, but we might be telling a tall tale. But what's the harm in that? Here's a look at celebrities we all wish were really from Texas:

We Can't Believe These Celebrities Weren't Born In Texas

These celebrities might not originally hail from the Lone Star State, but we are claiming them anyways.

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Loved & Hated: The Most Famous & Infamous People Killed In Texas

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Forget Pumpkin Spice: Here's The Fall Foods & Drinks Texans Really Crave

I don't mean to yuck anyone's yum, but here in Texas, there are dozens of foods and drinks that we crave more than Pumpkin Spice. Here's a look at the coziest, loveliest and most Texan fall treats to indulge in as the weather finally cools.

Gallery Credit: Renee Raven