| Group Members | Norm ArenasChris DalyScott WinegardGarret Klahn |
| Genre | Indie rockPost-hardcoreEmo |
| Origin | New York City, New York |
| Year(s) Active | 1994–1997, 2006 |
| Labels | Revelation RecordsYour Choice RecordsJade Tree RecordsArt Monk Construction |
Texas Is the Reason was an American post-hardcore band founded by former Shelter guitarist Norm Arenas and 108 drummer Chris Daly in 1994. They disbanded in 1997. They are seen as one of the cornerstones of the 90's emo movement and remain very influential in modern emo.