Agave americana v protoamericana
If you're in Texas I would say it is most likely Agave americana var. protoamericana! I have seen it many times in northeastern Mexico in habitat where it is quite variable in color, banding and leaf size and shape. It is quite common in rural Texas where it is passed around like you just have done. It is very tolerant of cold and wet particular both at the same time. Your photo matches what I have seen but the key is are you in Texas or the eastern US!
Agave americana var. protoamericana is much less common on the west coast where there are many other species which could be misidentified with it that would not thrive in the eastern US.
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