Here's why:

* The Earth is a sphere: Because of the Earth's spherical shape, the distance to the North Pole is shorter for locations in the Northern Hemisphere than the distance to the South Pole.

* Texas's Latitude: Texas is located in the Southern United States, but it's still relatively far north compared to countries near the equator.

While Texas is in the Southern Hemisphere relative to the United States, it is still much closer to the North Pole geographically.