State since 1845 (5)

I believe the answer is:

texas

(Other definitions for texas that I've seen before include "American state, capital Austin" , "Southern US state" , "Breed of cattle -- non-Goths relax (anag)" , "The Lone Star State of George Bush" , "Large US state" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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