History
The first humans to arrive in Texas came sometime between 13,000 and 10,000 BCE. Europeans arrived and began mapping the area in 1519. A lot has happened since then.
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European Exploration and Development
European exploration of North America and what is now Texas began in the 15th century. This is the first of three articles on this topic. Find part two here and part three here. Click here for a timeline view of this period. -
Timeline: Ancient and Pre-Columbian History (pre-1400)
The ancient history of Texas dates from around 225 million B.C.E. For a narrative of this time period, click here. -
Timeline of Texas History
The Timeline of Texas History spans diverse people, nations, experiences, and geographies dating back from pre-Columbian era to the present. -
The Great Seal of the State of Texas
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
The Texas Flag Code dates back to 1933 and offers a set of rules concerning the proper display of the state flag. -
Flags and Other Symbols
Texas is often referred to as the Lone Star State because its flag bears a single star. -
Texas Facts
A profile of the Lone Star State through fascinating facts. -
Geology of Texas
The physiographic variety in Texas is controlled by the varied rocks and structures that underlie and crop out across the state. The fascinating geologic history of Texas is recorded in the rocks.
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