Emo/post-hardcore band from New York City, USA. Formed in 1994 by Norman Brannon aka Norm Arenas (guitarist from [a=Shelter (2)] and [a=108 (3)]) and drummer Chris Daly (from [a=108 (3)] and Ressurection), Texas Is The Reason took its name from the Misfits' song "Bullet". The group disbanded in 1997, briefly reformed in 2006 and 2012-2013.
Band members would go on to form Jets To Brazil (with members from Jawbreaker or [a=Lifetime (2)]), New End Original (with members of Far and Chamberlain) or Solea (with Samiam members).