By the Numbers
The Texan Test, Tallied
How's the Republic faring? Here's the running tally of every brave soul who's sat for the test — who passed, who got puzzled, and which questions are givin' folks fits.
Fresh board, partner: while the registry fills up, the tally blends real results with a little set dressing — illustrative baselines and a few founding Lone Star legends (marked as such on the leaderboard).
274
souls brave enough to try
188
bonafide Certified Texans
68%
32% had to try again
72%
across all attempts
Pass / Fail Split
3m 36s
five minutes on the clock
1m 18s
quickest yeehaw on record
64%
avg bonus questions nailed
Hall of Fame
The highest scorers ever certified — ranked by score, then by how quick they done it.
| # | Certified Texan | Score | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Davy CrockettLone Star Legend | 100% | 1m 36s |
| 2 | Sam HoustonLone Star Legend | 100% | 1m 58s |
| 3 | Molly BaileyLone Star Legend | 100% | 2m 21s |
| 4 | Lucille Henderson | 100% | 3m 8s |
| 5 | Bo Waller | 100% | 4m 28s |
| 6 | Savannah DeWitt | 100% | 5m 12s |
| 7 | Duke Barnes | 100% | 5m 17s |
| 8 | Miranda Lockhart | 96% | 1m 47s |
| 9 | Austin Pickett | 96% | 1m 59s |
| 10 | Bigfoot WallaceLone Star Legend | 96% | 2m 12s |
The Stumpers
The five questions that trip up the most test-takers. (We ain't showin' the answers — that'd be cheatin'.)
- 1
Covering over 24,000 acres entirely within the city limits of El Paso, what is the largest urban park in the United States?
57% miss · 50 stumped - 2
According to the 2020 census, which Texas metropolis holds the title of the most populous city in the state?
56% miss · 50 stumped - 3
What is the name of the famous Texas convenience store chain that originally started in 1927 as an ice company called 'Tote'm Stores'?
58% miss · 49 stumped - 4
Born into a large sharecropping family in Hunt County, Texas, who became the most decorated American combat soldier of World War II before enjoying a successful Hollywood acting career?
54% miss · 48 stumped - 5
Because of its warm climate, palm trees, and massive citrus production, the southernmost region of the state is affectionately known by what nickname?
59% miss · 47 stumped
The Wall of Shame
The wrong answers folks just can't quit — the most-picked stinkers across the whole bank.
While the Lone Star State is world-famous for its cattle drives and beef production, the Edwards Plateau region actually helps Texas lead the entire nation in the production of what other agricultural product?
If you want to stand in the exact geographic center of the Lone Star State, you'll need to travel about 15 miles northeast of which town, proudly known as the 'Heart of Texas'?
According to Texas tall tales, which legendary cowboy was raised by coyotes, rode a cyclone like a bucking bronco, and used a rattlesnake as a lasso?
In Texas, what is the official state dish, designated by the legislature in 1977?
Though he is arguably the most famous hero of Texas independence and served as its President, Sam Houston was actually born in which U.S. state?
Moored near the San Jacinto Monument for decades, what historic dreadnought was officially designated as the state ship of Texas in 1995?
Speed Records
Fastest Certified
1m 36s
Ridge Buffington
Fastest Flunk
1m 8s
Maddox W.
Slowest Finisher
15m 56s
A Brave Soul
Avg Time / Question
11.3s
across every question served
By Category
🤠 Texan-est Category
Texas Festivals & Events
81% correct — folks nail this one
🩹 Needs Some Fixin'
Texas Folklore
63% correct — bless their hearts
Most Flagged for Review
Questions test-takers thought were off — sent to the Lone Star Office for a second look.
No flags yet — Texans are trusting the questions so far.
Top Texan Names
The most common first names among Certified Texans.
- 1.Bo5
- 2.Brent4
- 3.Cody4
- 4.Jolene4
- 5.Colton3
- 6.Shelby3
- 7.Savannah3
- 8.Pearl3
- 9.Cash3
- 10.Lucille3
The Tumbleweed Award
For the soul who let the most questions blow right past the clock in one sittin'.
4 questions timed out
Current record-holder: Miranda Y.
The clock's still tickin', partner.
Retake Champions
Persistence personified — the most attempts on record, pass or fail.
- 1Bo Hollis2 attempts · certified
- 2Travis Lockhart2 attempts · certified
- 3Joleen Waller2 attempts · certified
- 4Savannah Pyle2 attempts · certified
- 5Pearl Hollis2 attempts · certified
- 6Cody Boone2 attempts · certified
- 7Cody Sherman2 attempts · certified
- 8Miranda Lockhart2 attempts · certified
- 9Cheyenne McGraw2 attempts · certified
- 10Mark N.2 attempts · still tryin'
Certified Texans, by Month
These tallies blend a playful baseline with real, live results so the board never looks empty — and they're for entertainment only, just like the certificate.