Sweet Mother Texas is the twenty-seventh studio album by Waylon Jennings, released in 1986 by RCA Victor. Produced again by Jennings, the album is a tribute to his home state of Texas and reflects his pride in his Southern roots and lifestyle.
The album includes songs celebrating Texan culture, such as the title track 'Sweet Mother Texas', and features collaborations with musicians from the outlaw scene. Despite not generating major commercial hits, the album was well received by Jennings' fans and reached number 46 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
Recorded at RCA Studios in Nashville, the album shows Jennings in a nostalgic and patriotic mood, with lyrics evoking landscapes and memories of Texas. The production maintains Jennings' classic sound, with acoustic and electric guitars and a solid rhythm section.