Texas Twang Preservation Society. Explains the meaning of Texan-speak” – Glenn Dromgoole, Abilene Reporter-News. A humorous guide to understanding why Texans speak the way they do. Written by veteran Texas journalist Lou Hudson, the mock traveler’s phrase book makes a perfect gift for a newcomer to the state or reminder to displaced Texans on how they should talk when they return. Our all-time bestseller. 80 p. 4.25" X 5.5". Paperback.