"Texas (When I Die)" is a song co-written and originally recorded by American country music artist Ed Bruce.
Bruce's version peaked at number 52 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1977.
The song was covered by American country music artist Tanya Tucker, initially as the B-side of another cover, Buddy Holly's "Not Fade Away".
Tucker's version reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
[2] Throughout the 1980s, the song was used as the Dallas Cowboys' touchdown song at their home games and as professional wrestler David Von Erich's entrance music.