Coastal:
* Marine Mammals: Bottlenose dolphins, gray whales, sea turtles (like Kemp's ridley), manatees (occasionally)
* Fish: Red drum, speckled trout, flounder, grouper, shark
* Birds: Brown pelican, gulls, terns, shorebirds
* Other: Crabs, shrimp, oysters, jellyfish
Deserts and grasslands:
* Mammals: Pronghorn, desert tortoise, black-tailed jackrabbit, coyote, bobcat, armadillo
* Birds: Roadrunner, golden eagle, cactus wren, greater roadrunner
* Reptiles: Western diamondback rattlesnake, Texas horned lizard, Gila monster (rare)
* Other: Scorpions, tarantulas, various insects
Forests and woodlands:
* Mammals: White-tailed deer, black bear, raccoon, opossum, gray fox, bobcat, squirrel
* Birds: Woodpecker, cardinal, mockingbird, warbler, owl, hawk
* Reptiles: Copperhead snake, eastern diamondback rattlesnake, timber rattlesnake, various lizards
* Other: Salamanders, frogs, toads
Rivers and lakes:
* Fish: Bass (largemouth, smallmouth, striped), catfish, crappie, perch, sunfish
* Birds: Herons, egrets, ducks, geese, wading birds
* Other: Alligators (east Texas), turtles, snakes, frogs
Other notable animals:
* Texas horned lizard: State reptile, known for its ability to squirt blood from its eyes
* Nine-banded armadillo: Unique mammal with a bony shell, common throughout Texas
* Texas diamondback rattlesnake: Venomous snake, known for its distinctive pattern
* Monarch butterfly: Migratory butterfly, a familiar sight in Texas
Note: This is just a sampling of the many animals found in Texas. The specific species you might find will vary depending on the location and time of year.