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| 3 Mile Observatory |  | | A private observatory near Marfa. |
| ASTROTX Observatory |  | | A private observatory near Garland. |
| Abilene |  | | |
| Abilene State Park |  | | State park near Tuscola. (325) 572-3204. |
| Aguila Vista Lodge |  | | A sky friendly bed & breakfast in Segovia. |
| Alibates Flint Quarries Visitor Center |  | | Vistor center of the Alibates Flint Quaries, national park near Fritch, TX.
Members of the Amarillo Astronomy Club observe from the nearby boat ramp to Meredith Lake.
("Former" because it has dried up. |
| Allan & Kay Poage Memorial Observatory |  | | |
| Amarillo |  | | Home of the Amarillo Astronomy Club. |
| Anahuac Wildlife Refuge |  | | Wildlife refuge used by some members of the Houston Astronomical Society. |
| Ancient Sky Observatory |  | | Observatory of Mark / Star*Man & The Ancient Sky Astronomy Group |
| Annetta South Star Site |  | | A private observign site near Annetta South. Used by some members of the FWAS by invitation. |
| Arbor Hills Nature Preserve |  | | Park in west Plano. |
| Arlington |  | | |
| Asteroid Hunter Observatory |  | | A private observatory in Carrollton. |
| Astro Birdie Observatory |  | | A private observatory in Conroe. |
| Astronomers by Necessity |  | | A dark sky astronomy and nature retreat located 100 miles west of Fort Worth |
| Athens |  | | |
| Atlanta State Park |  | | State park near Atlanta. (903) 796-6476. |
| Austin |  | | Home of the Austin Astronomical Society |
| BSM_TX |  | | A private observatory in the AAVSO network. |
| Bad Wolf Ranch |  | | An observing site of the Austin Astronomical Society . |
| Ballauer Observatory |  | | A private observatory near Azle. |
| Balmorhea State Park |  | | State park near Toyahvale. (432) 375-2370. |
| Barnhart |  | | A town in Irion County. |
| Barton Warnock Visitor Center |  | | State park near Terlingua. (432) 424-3327. |
| Bastrop State Park |  | | A State Park, located in the Lost Pines area of Texas. |
| Battleship Texas State Historic Site |  | | State park near LaPorte. (281) 479-2431. |
| Baylor University |  | | University in Waco. |
| Beaumont |  | | Home of the Astronomical Society of Southeast Texas (ASSET). |
| Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park |  | | State park near Mission. (956) 584-9156. |
| Big Bend Ranch State Park |  | | State park near Presidio. (432) 358-4444. |
| Big Spring State Park |  | | State park near Big Spring. (432) 263-4931. |
| Big Thicket Observatory |  | | A private observatory near Lumberton. |
| Blackwell |  | | A town in Nolan county. |
| Blanco State Park |  | | State park near Blanco. (830) 833-4333. |
| Blue Star Observatory |  | | A private observatory near Richland Chambers Reservoir. |
| Boerne |  | | |
| Bonham State Park |  | | State park. |
| Booker |  | | Home of the Top of Texas Amateur Astronomy Club. |
| Bowser Observatory |  | | A private observatory somewhere around Live Oak. |
| Brady |  | | |
| Brahmand Darshan Observatory |  | | Private observatory dedicated to CCD imaging, in South College Station, sometimes used by members of the
Brazos Valley Astronomy Club. |
| Brazos Bend State Park |  | | State park near Needville. (979) 553-5102. |
| Brazosport Planetarium |  | | A planetarium in Clute. Also an observing site for the Brazosport Astronomy Club. |
| Brenham |  | | |
| Bryan |  | | |
| BuckSnort Observatory |  | | A private observatory. |
| Buescher State Park |  | | State park near Smithville. (512) 237-2241. |
| Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge |  | | Wildlife preserve used by the Amarillo Astronomy Club. |
| Burleson |  | | |
| Butler Ranch |  | | A private site. |
| Cackle Observatory |  | | A private Observatory near Wimberly. |
| Caddo Lake State Park |  | | State park near Karnack. (903) 679-3351. |
| Calaveras Hill Observatory |  | | A private observatory near Elmendorf. |
| Cameron |  | | |
| Camp Post |  | | Boy Scout Camp near the town of Post. |
| Camp Wood Observatory |  | | A private observatory near Camp Wood. |
| Caprock Canyons State Park |  | | A state park used for star parties by the South Plains Astronomy Club
and the Texas Tech Astronomy Club. Near Quitaque. |
| Caprock Canyons Trailway |  | | State park near Quitaque. (806) 455-1492. |
| Carrizio-Springs |  | | |
| Cat's Eye Observatory |  | | A private observatory near Fredericksburg. |
| Cedar Hill |  | | |
| Cedar Hill State Park |  | | State park near Cedar Hill. (972) 291-3900. |
| Changstars Observatory |  | | A private observatory near Pearland. |
| Cherry Mountain Observatory |  | | A semi-private observatory near Fredericksburg, |
| Chicken Roost |  | | A private site of The San Antionio League of Sidewalk Astronomers (SALSA). |
| Chigger Ridge |  | | Primary observing site of the East Texas Allstars. East of Aberfoyle and west of Fairlie. |
| Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit |  | | State park near Calliham. (361) 786-3868. |
| Choke Canyon State Park - South Shore Unit |  | | State park near Calliham. (361) 786-3868. |
| Cibolo Creek Ranch |  | | A guest ranch near Shafter. |
| Claiborne West Park |  | | Orange county park and observing site of the Astronomical Society of South East Texas. In Vidor. |
| Clarksville |  | | |
| Claude |  | | A site used by the Amarillo Astronomy Club. |
| Cleburne |  | | Forecast also covers Keene. |
| Cleburne State Park |  | | State park near Cleburne. (817) 645-4215. |
| Clemens Sauer Homestead Observatory |  | | A private observatory. |
| Cleveland(TX) |  | | A town in Liberty county. |
| Clower Observatory |  | | A private observatory. |
| College Station |  | | A town in Brazos county. |
| Colorado Bend State Park |  | | State park near Bend. (325) 628-3240. |
| Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility |  | | AKA CSBF near Palestine, Anderson county. |
| Columbus |  | | A town west of Houston. |
| Comanche Springs |  | | An astronomy campus for public and student observing owned by the Three Rivers Foundation for the Arts and Sciences. |
| Cooper Lake State Park |  | | This chart is centered on the Doctors Creek Unit of
Cooper Lake State park,
but the forecast also covers the South Sulphur Unit. |
| Copper Breaks State Park |  | | A state park near Quanah. Home to the Star Walk public astronomy program. |
| Corkill Astronomical Observatory |  | | A a private observatory. |
| Corpus Christi |  | | |
| Cosmic Obsession - Kerrville |  | | A private observatory. Near Kerrville. |
| Cosmic Obsession Observatory |  | | a private observatory in Tomball. |
| Crystal Beach |  | | A town in Galveston county. |
| Daingerfield State Park |  | | State park near Daingerfield. (903) 645-2921. |
| Dallas |  | | Home of the Texas Astronomical Society of Dallas. |
| Dark Sky Walker Observatory |  | | A private observatory. |
| Davis Mountains State Park |  | | State park near Fort Davis. (432) 426-3337. |
| De Queen |  | | |
| Dell City |  | | A town in Hudspeth county. |
| Denton |  | | Home of the Rafes Urban Astronomy Center of
UNT. |
| Devil`s Sinkhole State Natural Area |  | | State park near Rocksprings. (830) 683-3762. |
| Devils River State Natural Area |  | | State park near Del Rio. (830) 395-2133. |
| Dinosaur Valley State Park |  | | State park near Glen Rose. (254) 897-4588. |
 | Dodie's Observatory |  | | A private observatory. |
| Dolen |  | | |
| Double AA Observatory |  | | A private observatory. |
| Double Diamond Ranch |  | | Site of four private observatories. Near Alpine. |
| Driftwood Observatory |  | | Private observatory site. Near Driftwood. |
| Eagle Eye Observatory |  | | An observatory of the
Austin Astronomical Society.
Located in Canyon of the Eagles, on Lake Buchanan, near Burnet |
| Eagle Pass |  | | |
| East Fork Observatory |  | | A private observatory near Linden. |
| Edinburg |  | | Home of the H-E-B Planetarium of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. |
| Eisenhower State Park |  | | State park near Denison. (903) 465-1956. |
| El Paso |  | | Home of the Sun City Astronomers. |
| Eldorado Star Party |  | | A star party held at the X Bar Ranch near Sonora. |
| Elevation Estates |  | | A neighborhood in Weatherford. |
| Enchanted Rock State Natural Area |  | | A State Natural Area near Fredericksburg. |
| Escondido Ranch |  | | Home of the Deep South Texas Stargaze,
a star party held by the Kingsville Astronomical Society.
Near Freer. |
| Estero Llano Grande State Park |  | | State park near Weslaco. (956) 565-3919. |
| Eyegloo Observatory |  | | A private observatory in Leander. |
| FWAS Rising Star |  | | An observing site of the Fort Worth Astronomical Society. |
| Fairfield Lake State Park |  | | State park near Fairfield. (903) 389-4514. |
| Falcon State Park |  | | State park near Falcon Heights. (956) 848-5327. |
| Falling Water Observatory |  | | A private observatory near Comfort. |
| Fanthorp Inn State Historic Site |  | | State park near Anderson. (936) 873-2633. |
| Firetail Observatory |  | | A private observatory located between San Antonio and Austin. |
| Flint Hill Observatory |  | | A private observatory near Christoval. |
| Fort Boggy State Park |  | | State park near Centerville. (903) 344-1116. |
| Fort Griffin State Historic Site |  | | A historical site near Albany. |
| Fort Lancaster Scenic Overlook |  | | An overlook near
Fort Lancaster State Historical Site. |
| Fort Leaton State Historic Site |  | | State park near Presidio. (432) 229-3613. |
| Fort McKavett |  | | A restored frontier fort used as an observing site by the SAAA and JSCAS. |
| Fort Parker State Park |  | | State park near Mexia. (254) 562-5751. |
| Fort Richardson State Park |  | | State park also contains
Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway. Near Jacksboro. (940) 567-3506. |
| Fort Stockton |  | | A town in Pecos county. |
| Fort Worth |  | | Home of the Fort Worth Astronomical Society. |
| Fossil View Observatory |  | | A private observatory of a member of the Hill Country Astronomers. |
| Fox Run Park |  | | A city park in the town of Spring, TX. |
| Franklin Mountains State Park |  | | State park near El Paso. (915) 566-6441. |
| Friendship Observatory |  | | A private observatory soutwest of Austin. |
| Frisco Commons Park |  | | City park in Frisco. Site of public star parties held by the Texas Astronomical Society of Dallas. |
| Galveston Island State Park |  | | State park near Jamaica Beach. |
| Garner State Park |  | | State park used by the San Antonio League of Sidewalk Astronomers(SALSA). |
| Gassen Observatory |  | | A private observatory somewhere around Franklin. Occaisionally used by the Brazos Valley Astronomy Club. |
| Gatesville |  | | |
| George Observatory |  | | Observatory of
Houston Museum of Natural Science. In
Brazos Bend State Park. |
| Georgetown |  | | Served by the Williamson County Astronomy Club. |
| Georgetown Observatory |  | | A private observatory in Georgetown, TX. |
| Goat Hill Observatory |  | | A private observatory near Lipan. |
| Goldthwaite |  | | A town in Mills county. |
| Goliad State Park & Historic Site |  | | State park near Goliad. (361) 645-3405. |
| Goose Island State Park |  | | State park near Rockport. (361) 729-2858. |
| Gordonville |  | | A town in Grayson county. |
| Government Canyon State Natural Area |  | | State park near San Antonio. (210) 688-9055. |
| Granbury |  | | |
| Greenville |  | | |
| Guadalupe River State Park |  | | State park near Spring Branch. (830) 438-2656. |
| HAS Columbus Site |  | | A site used by the Houston Astronomical Society in the Columbus area. |
| Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge |  | | A wildlife refuge used by some astronomers from Dallas. |
| Harmony Observatory |  | | A private observatory. |
| Harper |  | | A town in Gillespie county. |
| Heavenly Views Observatory |  | | A private observatory outside Mountain Home. |
| Hepcat Sky Observatory |  | | A private observatory near Cypress. |
| Hico |  | | |
| High Flight Observatory |  | | A private observatory near Camp Alzafar. |
| High Ridge Ranch Observatory |  | | A private observatory. |
| Hill Country State Natural Area |  | | A state natural area used for observing by the
San Antonio Astronomical Association. |
| Hill County Star Watch Observatory |  | | A private observatory. |
| Hondo |  | | |
| Honea-Egypt Observatory |  | | A private observatory in Montgomery county. |
| Honey Creek State Natural Area |  | | State park near Spring Branch. (830) 438-2656. |
| Hords Creek Lake |  | | A public Army Corps Park containing Friendship Park, Lakeside Park and Flatrock Park. |
| Horizontal Heavens Observatory |  | | A private observatory near Spring Branch. |
| Houston |  | | Home of the Johnson Space Center Astronomical Society,
the Houston Astronomical Society,
the Fort Bend Astronomy Club (aka 'the Bendonites') and
the North Houston Astronomy Club. |
| Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site |  | | State park near El Paso. (915) 857-1135. |
| Humane Animal Hospital Observatory |  | | A private observatory. |
| Humble ISD Astronomical Observatory |  | | Observatory of the Humble Independent School District. Near Humble. |
| Huntsville State Park |  | | State park near Huntsville. (936) 295-5644. |
| Hutto Lake Park |  | | City park in Hutto. |
| Indian Lodge |  | | State park near Fort Davis. (432) 426-3254. |
| Inks Lake State Park |  | | State park near Burnet. (512) 793-2223. |
| Jasper |  | | |
| Jefferson (TX) |  | | |
| Joe Lalumia Observatory |  | | A private observatory near Rockwall. |
| John Paul II Catholic High School |  | | School Near New Braunfels. |
| Johnson City |  | | |
| Katy |  | | A town in Harris county. |
| Kemp's Lake |  | | Near Goldthwaite. |
| Keystone Ranch Observatory |  | | Observatory of the San Angelo Astronomy Association. |
| Kickapoo Cavern State Park |  | | State park near Brackettville. (830) 563-2342. |
| Kyle |  | | |
| Laguna Atascosa Wildlife Refuge |  | | link |
| Lajitas |  | | A town in Brewster county. |
| Lake Amistad |  | | In the Amistad National Recreation Area near Del Rio. |
| Lake Arrowhead State Park |  | | State park near Wichita Falls. (940) 528-2211. |
| Lake Bob Sandlin State Park |  | | State park near Pittsburg. (903) 572-5531. |
| Lake Brownwood State Park |  | | State park near Lake Brownwood. (325) 784-5223. |
| Lake Casa Blanca International State Park |  | | State park near Laredo. (956) 725-3826. |
| Lake Colorado City State Park |  | | State park near Colorado City. (325) 728-3931. |
| Lake Corpus Christi State Park |  | | State park near Mathis. (361) 547-2635. |
| Lake Cypress Springs |  | | |
| Lake Livingston State Park |  | | State park near Livingston. (936) 365-2201. |
| Lake Mineral Wells State Park |  | | State park and site of the North Texas Sky Watch star party held by the the Tarleton State University. |
| Lake Mineral Wells Trailway |  | | State park near Mineral Wells. (940) 328-1171. |
| Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit |  | | State park near Somerville. (979) 535-7763. |
| Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit |  | | State park near Ledbetter. (979) 289-2392. |
| Lake Tawakoni State Park |  | | State park near Wills Point 75169. (903) 560-7123. |
| Lake Texana State Park |  | | Lake Texana State Park near Edna. Site of star parties held by the
Crossroads Astronomy Club. |
| Lake Whitney State Park |  | | A state park near Whitney. |
| Laredo |  | | |
| Limber Observatory |  | | A private observatory near San Antonio. |
| Lipantitlan State Historic Site |  | | State park near . c/o Lake Corpus Christi State Park. |
| Little Cypress |  | | Near Orange. |
| Live Oak Observatory |  | | A private observatory |
| Lockhart State Park |  | | State park near Lockhart. (512) 398-3479. |
| Lofland Observatory |  | | A private observatory somewhere around Rockwall. |
| LoneStar Gazer Observatory |  | | A private observatory. |
| Long Mountain Ranch |  | | A private ranch. |
| Longhorn Cavern State Park |  | | State park near Burnet. (830) 598-CAVE. |
| Longview |  | | |
| Lost Maples State Natural Area |  | | State park near Vanderpool. (830) 966-3413. |
| Lovelady |  | | |
| Lozano Observatory |  | | A private observatory. |
| Lubbock |  | | Home of the IGOR observatory at Texas Tech University |
| Lufkin |  | | A town in Angelina county. |
| Lyndon B. Johnson National Grasslands |  | | A national conservation area used by members of the
Fort Worth Astronomical Society. Near Decatur. |
| Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site |  | | State park near Stonewall. (830) 644-2252. |
| MEL Observatory |  | | A private observatory near Wimberley. |
| Madhira Observatory |  | | A private observatory. |
| Maier Observatory |  | | A private observatory. |
| Mano Prieto Observatory |  | | A private observatory near Ft. Davis. |
| Mansfield Dam |  | | A popular observing site near Austin. |
| Marathon |  | | |
| Marathon Remote Imaging Observatory |  | | AKA MaRIO. A private observatory near Marathon. |
| Marfa |  | | Town close to where even astronomers try to see the Marfa Lights,
an unexplained, but probably not astronomical, visual phenomonon. |
| Martin Creek Lake State Park |  | | State park near Tatum. (903) 836-4336. |
| Martin Dies, Jr. State Park |  | | State Park near Jasper. Used as an observing site by the Astronomical Society of Southeast Texas (ASSET). |
| Mason |  | | Home of the Mason Star Gazers (MSG). |
| Matador Manor Observatory |  | | A private observatory. |
| Matagorda Bay Nature Park |  | | A Lower Colorado River Authority park. |
| Mayborn Planetarium |  | | Planetarium and Space Theatre. At the campus of Central Texas College in Killeen. |
| Mayborn Planetarium & Space Theater |  | | Planetarium in Killeen. |
| McCamey |  | | |
| McDonald Observatory |  | | A professional observatory of the
University of Texas. Home of the Hobby-Eberly,
Harlan J. Smith and
Otto Struve telescopes. |
| McKinney |  | | |
| McMahan MP Observatory |  | | A private observatory near McMahan. |
| Mckinney Falls State Park |  | | State park near Austin. (512) 243-1643. |
| Meridian State Park |  | | State park near Meridian. (254) 435-2536. |
| Mikes Mobile Notary Service, Observatory |  | | A private observatory. Contact for access. |
| Milky Whey Observatory |  | | A private Observatory. |
| Miller Creek Observatory |  | | A private observatory near Munday. |
| Miller Observatory |  | | Site of future private observatory. |
| Mineola Nature Preserve |  | | Nature Preserve used by the Astronomical Society of East Texas. |
| Mineral Ranch Observatory |  | | Near the town of Mineral. |
| Mission Tejas State Park |  | | State park near Grapeland. (936) 687-2394. |
| Mole Hill Observatory |  | | A private observatory. |
| Monahans Sandhills State Park |  | | State park near Monahans. (432) 943-2092. |
| Monroe Remote Observatory |  | | Observatory of the University of North Texas. |
| Monroe Robotic Observatory |  | | Observatory of the University of North Texas. |
| Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery State Historic Site |  | | State park near La Grange. (979) 968-5658. |
| Moody Gardens |  | | Site of public star parties sponsored by the
Johnson Space Center Astronomical Society (JSCAS). On Galveston Island. |
| Mother Neff State Park |  | | State park near Moody. (254) 853-2389. |
| Mountain Springs Observatory |  | | A private observatory near Gainsville. |
| Muleshoe NWR |  | | A National Wildlife Refuge. Ask for permission before entering.
Used by the South Plains Astronomy Club. |
| Mustang Island State Park |  | | State park east of Corpus Christi. |
| NR Ranch |  | | A private ranch. |
| Nameless Valley Ranch |  | | camp
and convention center
used as an observing site by the Austin Dam Astronomers. Near Leander. |
| Navarro Mills Lake |  | | Centered on Liberty HIll Park. |
| New Boston |  | | |
| Nine Mile Hill Observatory |  | | A private observatory also used by the Williamson County Astronomy Club. |
| Nolan River Park |  | | Park near Blum and Kopperl. |
| O'Brien Dark Site |  | | A site of the North Houston Astronomy Club. |
| Oak Tree Observatory |  | | Private Observatory at Colony Cellars Winery. |
| Observatorio De Solitario |  | | A private observatory. |
| Odessa/Midland |  | | (Airport) Home of the West Texas Astronomers. |
| Old Tunnel State Park |  | | State park near Fredericksburg. (866) 978-2287. |
| Orion Ranch Observatory |  | | A private observatory somewhere around Bertram. |
| Paducah Skies/Star Ranch Observatories |  | | Two private observatories Southwest of Paducah. |
| Palmetto State Park |  | | State park near Gonzales. (830) 672-3266. |
| Palo Duro Canyon State Park |  | | State park near Canyon. (806) 488-2227. |
| Palo Pinto Mountains State Park |  | | A new state park not yet open to the public. |
| PampaTX |  | | |
| Pandale Junction |  | | A private observing site near Comstock. |
| Paris |  | | A town in Lamar country. |
| Parkhill Prairie |  | | A park in NE Collin County. |
| Pastor's Observatory |  | | A private observatory. |
| Pearland |  | | A town in Brazoria county. |
| Pedernales Falls State Park |  | | A state park in Blanco county. |
| Pegoda Observatory |  | | Near Trinity. |
| Persimmon Gap |  | | This chart is centered on a picnic area 1/4-mile south of the
Persimmon Gap entrance to
Big Bend National Park. |
| Plano |  | | |
| Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historic Site |  | | State park near Port Isabel. (956) 943-2262. |
| Possum Kingdom State Park |  | | A state park near Graham. |
| Pumpjack Heaven |  | | A private observing site of the West Texas Astronomers. |
| Purtis Creek State Park |  | | State park near Eustace. (903) 425-2332. |
| Putman Mountain Observatory |  | | A private observatory. |
| Quail Creek Observatory |  | | An observatory near Southlake. |
| RCH Observatory |  | | A private observatory of a member of the North Houston Astronomy Club (NHAC). |
| Rafes Urban Astronomy Center |  | | Observatory of the
University of North Texas. In Denton |
| Rafter M Ranch Observatory |  | | A ranch used for novice star parties as is associated with the
Houston Astronomical Society. Near Hockley. |
| Rattan Creek |  | | City park in Round Rock, North Austin. |
| Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit |  | | State park near Pilot Point. (940) 686-2148. |
| Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit |  | | State park near Valley View. (940) 637-2294. |
| Red River Observatory |  | | A private observatory. |
| Red Rock Ranch |  | | A private ranch near Batesville. |
| Regina Caelorum Observatory |  | | A private observatory and home to the Messier Marathon for the Brazos Valley Astronomy Club. |
| Richmond |  | | |
| Rio Grande Village Campground |  | | An campground in
https://www.nps.gov/bibe/index.htmig Bend National Park. |
| River Mountain Observatory |  | | A private observatory. |
| Robastro Home Observatory |  | | A private observatory near Terrell. |
| Robert Reeves Observatory |  | | A private observatory near Vanderpool. |
| Robson Ranch |  | | A private observing site near Denton. |
| Rock Star Observatory |  | | A private observatory near Crandall. |
| Roofer Observing Site |  | | A private observing site. |
| Round Top |  | | A town in Fayette county. |
| S&Y Observatory |  | | A private observator of a member of the Brazos Valley Astronomy Club (BVAC). |
| SAAA Twin Buttes Site |  | | An observing site of the San Angelo Astronomy Association. Near Twin Buttes. |
| SFA Observatory |  | | Observatory of
Stephen F. Austin State University. Near Nacogdoches. |
| Sam Houston State University Observatory |  | | Observatory of the Department of Physics at
Sam Houston State.
Used by members of the Huntsville Astronomy Club. |
| Sam Rayburn |  | | Centered on the south shore of Sam Rayburn Lake. |
| San Angelo |  | | A town in Tom Green county. Home of the San Angelo Astronomy Association. |
| San Angelo State Park |  | | State park near San Angelo. (325) 949-4757. |
| San Antonio |  | | Home of the San Antonio Astronomical Association (SAAA),
the San Antonio Astronomical Observers Group, and the
San Antonio League of Sidewalk Astronomers (SALSA). |
| San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site |  | | State park near LaPorte. (281) 479-2431. |
| San Marcos Baptist Academy |  | | A school near San Marcos. |
| Santa Fe (TX) |  | | Forecast also covers Arcadia, Algoa, Hitchcock, Dickinson, Alvin and Hillcrest. |
| Schaefer Observatory |  | | Observatory of Blinn College at Schulenburg. |
| Scharff Observatory |  | | A private observatory near Walnut Springs. |
| Sea Rim State Park |  | | State park near Sabine Pass. (409) 971-2559. |
| Seguin Outdoor Learning Center |  | | Non-profit edcuation center for the natural sciences. Near East Seguin. |
| Seminole |  | | |
| Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site |  | | State park near Comstock. (432) 292-4464. |
| Serenity Way Observatory |  | | A private observatory near Denton. |
| Shamrock Observatory |  | | A private observatory. |
| Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center |  | | State park near Houston. (281) 456-2800. |
| Sherman |  | | Home of Austin College. |
| Sierra la Rana |  | | Ranch and dark-sky real estate development near Alpine. |
| Sigmund and Albert's Observatory |  | | A private observatory of some members of the Texas Astronomical Society. Near Sachse. |
| Silver Moonlight Observatory |  | | A private observatory near Surfside beach. |
| Sky Dancer Observatory |  | | A private observatory somewhere around Sipe Springs. |
| Sky Pony Observatory |  | | A private observatory. |
| SkyWatcher Ranch |  | | A private ranch. Public by appointment only. |
| Skyview Observatory |  | | An observatory of Texas Tech University. Near Shallowater. About 11 miles from Lubbock. |
| South Llano River State Park |  | | State park near Junction 76849. (325) 446-3994. |
| Space Center Houston |  | | Visitor center of the Johnson Space Center, home of the Johnson Space Center Astronomical Society. |
| Starfire Observatory |  | | A private observatory near . |
| Starry Nights Bed and Breakfast |  | | A B&B near Henly. |
| Stars at Night Observatory |  | | A private observatory somewhere around Quinlan. |
| Stellar Skies Dark Sky Site |  | | A private observing site. |
| Stephanie's Evening Solace |  | | A private observing site. |
| Stephen F. Austin State Park |  | | State park near San Felipe. (979) 885-3613. |
| Stephenville |  | | |
| Sterling City |  | | |
| Sulphur Springs |  | | |
| Szabo Pecan Farm |  | | A private observing field on a farm near Marble Falls. |
| TAMUK Observatory |  | | Observatory of Texas A&M University - Kingsville. |
| TX131 and US277 |  | | An unremarkable intersection of two highways except that it's exactly on the 2024-04-08 Total Solar Eclipse centerline and is about as far south on the path as is inside the USA. |
| Tandy Hills Natural Area |  | | A natural area used as an observing site by the Fort Worth Astronomical Society. |
| Tarleton Observatory |  | | Observatory of Tarleton State University. Near Stephenville. |
| Temple |  | | |
| Texarkana |  | | |
| Texas A&M University Teaching Observatory |  | | Observatory of Texas A&M University. |
| Texas Star Party |  | | A star party held at Prude Ranch. Near Fort Davis. |
| The Astro Acre Observatory |  | | A private observatory in Talty. |
| The Lair |  | | A private site and certified Texas wildscape. Near Lampasas. |
| The Last Stand Observatory |  | | A private observatory. |
| The Williams' Ranch |  | | A site used by the Sun City Astronomers. Near Comudas. |
| Thompson Grove Picnic Area |  | | Picnic area in
Rita Blanca National Grasslands with a campground area. |
| Timber Rock Observatory |  | | A private observatory near Stephenville. |
| Tom's Ranch |  | | A private ranch. Used as an observing site, by invitation only, by members of the San Antonio Astronomical Association. |
| Trophy Club |  | | A town near Grapevine Lake. |
| Turner Research Station |  | | Observing site of the Central Texas Astronomical Society
and home of the Paul & Jane Meyer Telescope. |
| Two Cedar Station |  | | A private observatory. |
| Tye Preston Memorial Library |  | | Library and site of star parties held by the New Braunfels Astronomy Club.
In Canyon Lake, TX. |
| Tyler |  | | Home of the Astronomical Society of East Texas. |
| Tyler State Park |  | | State park near Tyler. (903) 597-5338. |
| UBar Camp and Retreat Center |  | | Ranch, camp and retreat center. Home of the UBarU Star Party. |
| UBarU Observatory |  | | Observatory of
UBarU Camp & Retreat Center which is an International Dark Sky Park. |
| UTSA Observatory |  | | Observatory of the
University of Texas in San Antonio. |
| Utopia Oaks RV Park |  | | An RV park near Utopia, TX. |
| Uvalde |  | | |
| Valentine |  | | |
| Van Horn |  | | |
| Vernon |  | | |
| Victoria |  | | In Victoria county. Home of the
University of Houston-Victoria at which the
Crossroads Astronomy Club meets. |
| Villa Stellarum |  | | A private observatory. |
| Village Creek State Park |  | | State park near Lumberton. (409) 755-7322. |
| Waffelow Creek Observatory |  | | A private observatory. |
| Walcott Site |  | | A private observing site of a member of the Amarillo Astronomy Club. |
| Wasat Star |  | | A private observation field used by the Williamson County Astronomy Club. |
| Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site |  | | State park near Washington. (936) 878-2214. |
| Watership Farm Observatory |  | | A private observatory southeast of Palestine. |
| Watson Starview Observatory |  | | A private observatory somewhere around Briggs. Used by the Williamson County Astronomy Club for star parties. |
| Waxahachie |  | | |
| West Point Observatory |  | | A private observatory near West Point. |
| White Tail Run Observatory |  | | A private observatory. |
| Whitetail Observatory |  | | A private observatory that offers public observing. Near Georgetown. |
| Wichita Falls |  | | |
| Windham Hill Observatory |  | | A private observatory. |
| Wonder Hill Observatory |  | | A private observatory near Brenham. |
| Wyler Aerial Tramway |  | | State park near El Paso. (915) 566-6622. |
| Z-Field Observatory |  | | A private observatory. |
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