What defines a Texas gift? Sure, it’s something made in, designed in, or strongly connected to the Lone Star State. But a true Texas gift also tells you something about the giver—their love of craftsmanship and a good story. Whether it’s rodeo-inspired artwork from Frisco, intricate silver accessories from Kerrville, or an alpaca cardigan from . . . Manhattan (via the talent of an Austin native), each of these 25 gifts offers a bonus present: a tale for your partner, kid, host, or favorite Texpat to unwrap. As the old song says: Merry Texas Christmas, y’all!

Houston Puzzle, True South , $28

Okay, so the brand’s from Nashville. But after all, it was a former Tennessee governor who once said, “Texas is the finest portion of the globe that has blessed my vision.” This five-hundred-pie

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