I'll give you a question, please answer with step-by-step reasoning process.
Texas has a very long shoreline, but it isn't the longest of the nearby whats?\nOptions:\n- gulf states\n- united states\n- rivers\n- southwest\n- texoma

gulf states
Texas is a US state that has a very long shoreline but not as longest as of the nearby gulf states.

Texas is located near the gulf country.

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The answer: gulf states