How many hurricanes have hit Texas?

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's hurricane record dates back to 1851. Hurricane tracking made great strides with the launch of weather satellites in the early 1960s, while recording and communication improved with the naming of storms beginning in the 1950s.Below is a breakdown of Texas' long history with hurricanes....Since 1851, 66 hurricanes have affected the state of Texas. This includes direct landfalls and indirect impacts.STRENGTH:Category 1:27Ca