Transportation was a major problem facing early settlers in Texas but as early as 1879, railroad mileage in Texas reached 2,440 miles and only continued to be expanded. Today, Texas has more railroad mileage than any other state and the largest number of railroad employees.

The state's rate of job growth was the second highest among the ten most populous states (after Florida) and the sixth highest among all states.

Texas thrives when it comes to business and transportation. The rate of job growth, as of 2019, was the second highest among the ten most populous states in the country (after Florida) and the sixth highest among all states.

Seven engineering projects in Texas have been designated National Historic Civil Engineering Landmarks by the American Society of Civil Engineers, as of mid-summer 1997.

The Texa Reconstruction Period was one of great turmoil and violence experienced by formerly Black Texans.

Early-day Texas travelers had only four choices when they needed to get from one town to another walk, ride a horse, bounce along in a buggy or take a stagecoach.

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