Jewish Communities in Texas
- Temple Beth-El (San Antonio, Texas)
- Congregation Beth Jacob (Galveston)
- B'Nai Abraham Synagogue, Brenham
- Temple B'nai Israel (Galveston)
- Temple Emanu-El of Dallas
- Temple Freda (Bryan-College Station)
- Congregation Shearith Israel (Texas)
- Congregation Beth Israel of Houston
- Temple Beth-El, Corsicana
- ((several Jewish religious communities in Austin and Fort Worth as well as other communities in Texas))
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