Here Are The Most Popular Father's Day Gifts In Texas

AUSTIN, TX — What to get dad on Father's Day? The day in which we honor our paternal units is right around the corner, on Sunday, June 16. In the days before the big day, children across the Lone Star State are wracking their brains wondering what to get good old pops.

Enter Academy Sports + Outdoors for some paternal insight. The retailer surveyed more than 1,500 dads as part of its “Dad’s Picks Survey” to find out what Dad really wants this Father’s Day, breaking down their findings per state.

We'll get to that in a moment. But here's a Father's Day fun fact first. Consumers are expected to spend a record $16 billion this year for Father’s Day, with $822 million to be spent on sporting goods, according to the National Retail Federation.

That's a lot of moolah. Clearly, the love for dads is real.

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Back to that list, which could yield hints for that perfect gift. According to Academy Sports + Outdoors, these are the top ten gifts people preferred by dads in Texas, in descending order:

• Fishing rod and reel combos.
• College apparel and gear.
• Athletic shorts.
• Golf gear.
• Running shoes.
• Athletic tees.
• Sunglasses.
• Pellet grills.
• Pro apparel and gear.
• Fitness electronics.

So there you have it. You've got a list/primer now, so there's no excuse to not get dad something he'll love and enjoy for years to come. There's an Academy Sports + Outdoors store at 7513 N. Interstate Highway 35 in Austin.