Fort Anahuac is an important location in the history of Texas and the Texas Revolution.

Mexico's 1829 Abolition of Slavery Law and the Law of 1830 propelled the Texas Revolution and the creation of the Republic of Texas.

El Camino Real connected the governmental center of New Spain, in Mexico City, with outposts across the Texas Borderlands.

Texas was one of four seceding states to issue, in addition to an Ordinance of Secession, a Declaration of Causes.

The Act to Readmit Texas to Congressional Representation was approved on March 30, 1870.

The Texas Ordinance of Secession was adopted on February 1st, 1861.

The joint resolution for the admission of the State of Texas into the Union was approved on December 29, 1845.

The joint resolution for annexing Texas to the United States was approvedo n March 1, 1845.

The Travis Letter is a primary source that highlights the history of the Texas Revolution.

One of the most important documents in Texas history is the Declaration of Independence.

In 1801, the Spanish government of Mexico became aware of an attempted insurrection by Phillip Nolan to take over the Texas region and quickly realized the economic potential that Texas had.

In 1803, Napoleon sold the Louisiana territory to the United States, and Anglo-Americans cast longing eyes on what they considered a vast undeveloped territory that extended west of the lands adquired through the Louisiana Purchase.

Dinosaurs disappeared about 65 million years ago after a meteorite hit earth. One of the sites where debris of this event has been found is along the Brazos River in Falls County.

Texas early European exploration and development set the stage for the Texas of today.

Texas in the 20th Century experienced devastating events but also established unforgettable historical legacies.

Juneteenth, a new state constitution (or two), and a ... salt war?

Texas withdrew from the Union. The action was ratified by the voters on Feb. 23, 1861 in a referendum vote. Secession is official on March 2.

Annexation brough Texas into the Union as the 28th state.

The Republic of Texas was born out of aunique and contentious revolution.

European exploration of North America and what is now Texas began in the 15th century.

The ancient history of Texas dates from around 225 million BCE. Pre-Columbian history, 1400 A.D.

The Timeline of Texas History spans diverse people, nations, experiences, and geographies dating back from pre-Columbian era to the present.

The Great Seal has a star of five points, encircled by olive and live oak branches, and the words, The State of Texas, printed around it.

The Texas Flag Code dates back to 1933 and offers a set of rules concerning the proper display of the state flag.