Texas

Situated on the attractive Dumaresq River, Texas offers excellent fishing, great camping spots and the serenity of rural landscapes.

The original town was established on the river flats in 1875 but was relocated after the disastrous floods of 1890 and 1921. Texas was named over a land claim in the 1850s which bore many similarities to one happening at the same time in the Republic of Texas and Mexico in the United States. Remnants of the original historic township still exist for visitors to see.

Farming is the dominant industry in the Texas area, although there is also a silver mine. Up until about 1980, tobacco farming was an important industry in the area and many Italian families settled the area to run and work the tobacco farms.

One of the star attractions of the region, the Dumaresq River, winds through gentle hills and rocks crossed by the historic weirs of Bonshaw, Cunningham and Glenarbon. The fertile river flats are dotted with old tobacco barn relics and grape vines now flourish alongside orchards, vegetables, peanuts and a myriad of other agricultural crops.

Texas is an RV friendly town with 14 days free camping by the Dumaresq River for fully self contained motor homes and vans.

Points of interest Discover the best Murray Cod fishing in Australia, according to locals, along the Dumaresq River or at the spectacular Glenlyon Dam. Also enjoy canoeing, hiking, four-wheel-driving activities and picnicking in the area. Glenlyon Dam to the east of Texas has facilities for camping, fishing, sailboarding and canoeing. Nearby Sundown National Park has 14,000 hectares of countryside. The Cunningham Weir marks the spot where explorer Allan Cunningham crossed the Dumaresq River in 1827. The Texas Historical Museum is located in the old Police house. Pecan Park is planted with pecan trees donated by the people of Texas in the United States. Beacon Lookout offers views over the area. The old Riverside Freezing Works and Rabbit Processing building is currently being restored as it has played a very important part in the town’s history and is believed to be the only existing rabbit works left in Australia. The building also houses a collection of antique motors and memorabilia and can be viewed by appointment.