Texas U.S. Citizenship Test Prep Guide

Use this Texas study plan to rehearse spoken civics answers, find your address-specific U.S. Representative, and prepare for the naturalization interview.

Officials verified September 2026.

Governor, U.S. Senators & Capital

Governor
Greg Abbott
U.S. Senators
John Cornyn and Ted Cruz
You only need to name ONE of them on the test.
Capital
Austin

U.S. Representative

Your U.S. Representative depends on your home address in Texas. Do not use a statewide representative. Look up your exact Representative by zip code at house.gov.

Find your Representative

Practice saying:

Your Texas Preparation Plan

  1. Review these current Texas answers shortly before your interview.
  2. Practice the national civics question bank.
  3. Rehearse spoken N-400 and civics answers.
  4. Confirm election-sensitive answers before your appointment.

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Texas Citizenship Test - Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the Governor of Texas?

As of September 2026, the Governor of Texas is Greg Abbott. Check for updates before your interview.

Who are the U.S. Senators for Texas?

As of September 2026, the Senators are John Cornyn and Ted Cruz. You only need to name one on the test.

What is the capital of Texas?

The capital of Texas is Austin.

Who is my U.S. Representative in Texas?

It depends on your exact address in Texas. Look up your Representative at house.gov.

Do these answers change?

Yes, Governor and Senator answers change after elections. Always double-check before your interview.

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