Historical Documents
Texas has a long tradition of producing and safeguarding historical records that tell the history of Texas. Among the most famous are the Declaration of Texas Indepedence, the joint resolution for Texas annexation, the Texas ordinance of secession, and the Texas constitution, among others.
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The Act to Readmit Texas to Congressional Representation was approved on March 30, 1870.
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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.
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The Travis Letter is a primary source that highlights the history of the Texas Revolution.
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One of the most important documents in Texas history is the Declaration of Independence.
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