Texas.
the contiguous states, a.k.a. the lower 48
Texas is the largest in land area of the "lower 48" or contiguous states in the USA. The state with the largest population in the lower 48 is California.
The biggest populous state is California. The largest state is Alaska area wise. The largest state in the lower 48 is Texas.
The 48 contiguous states refer to the 48 connect states situated between Canada and Mexico, of which Texas would have the largest land area.
Texas has the largest land area
Texas is the largest state by land area among the 48 contiguous states, covering approximately 268,596 square miles. It is significantly larger than the next largest state, California, which has an area of about 163,696 square miles. Texas's vast size contributes to its diverse landscapes and climates.
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Texas.
By area, Texas is the largest of the "lower 48" states.
Of the Contiguous 48, Texas has the largest land area.