On March 31, 1836, The Yellow Stone, a steamboat, inadvertently stumbled into Texas history.

The remnants of the La Belle, which sank more than 300 years ago, were discovered in the summer of 1995 in Matagorda Bay.

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.

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

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

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.

Texas is often referred to as the Lone Star State because its flag bears a single star. 

A profile of the Lone Star State through fascinating facts.