The most recent tornado in Texas was an EF1 that touched down near Clarksville, Texas in Red River County on March 8, 2011.
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There've been tornado warnings for the Front Range and eastern CO, but I haven't seen any reports of tornados touching down anywhere.
Tornadoes typically last for minutes, not hours. The longest recorded tornado lasted for about 3.5 hours.
The duration of a tornado can vary greatly, from a few seconds to several hours. On average, a tornado lasts for about 10 minutes. Tornado strength, size, and environmental conditions all play a role in determining how long a tornado will last.
A typical tornado lasts one to five minutes. The longest-lived tornado on record lasted for three and a half hours.
A typical tornado lasts several hours, often more than 5 hours.