Several species of squirrels make their home in Texas, but the one with the widest distribution is the fox squirrel. It prefers an open, parklike woods where large mature trees shade the forest floor and prevent the under-brush from flourishing, but it can adapt to a variety of forest habitats.
The law designating the Morgan horse as the official Massachusetts state horse is found in the General Laws of Massachusetts, Part 1, Title 1, Chapter 2, Section 11. Massachusetts General Laws Annotated. Part I. Administration of the Government. Title I. Jurisdiction and Emblems of the Commonwealth, The General Court, Statutes and Public Documents.
Horse Racing in the Commonwealth. For more information on the operations of the Division of Racing, please click here. Pursuant to Chapter 388 of the Acts of 2008, and effective as of January 1, 2010, live racing where any form of betting or wagering on the speed or ability of dogs occurs, is prohibited in Massachusetts.