How to Immediately Lose Your 'Texas Card' in 16 Ways

(Longview, Texas) - We are an easy goin' folk here in Texas. Having said that, there are a few things that can make us easily go over the edge. Stuff like disrespecting a beloved family member or stealing from us can really make us mad.

There are some things that even natives or longtime Texans can do that'll get their Texas Card revoked. What is a Texas Card? It's a fictional card that must be carried at all times to show you're a true Texan. The 16 things below will get that card taken away immediately.

The Things That'll Revoke Your Texas Card

Long before I was in radio, I worked at a gas station that was right off of Interstate 20 in Lindale. In my time there, I got to meet a lot of different people. These people were mostly just passing through. One interaction that I will never forget involved a woman who came in and asked about using the bathroom.

Problem was, she wasn't saying bathroom, she was saying washroom. Of course, I had no idea what she was talking about. Finally, after a frustrating back and forth between us, she finally said restroom and I was finally able to figure out what she needed. Afterwards, as she and her family were checking out, I apologized for the miscommunication and asked where they were from. Boston. It all made sense.

We Have Our Way About Us Here

We native Texas folk have a certain way to us just like any other native to their particular region. There are certain aspects of Texas that are ingrained in our DNA, like manners or where to eat or how to say something.

That's not to say that the above folks weren't nice people, they were. They just didn't stop to think about where they were and at least try to adapt for a few moments. The list below will help a newbie or visitor adapt just a little and keep us natives on our toes.