Texas State History
The people, places, and events that shaped the history of the Lone Star state.
Texas Independence Timeline
Follow the events that led to independence for Texas from 1830 - 1836.
Follow the events that led to independence for Texas from 1830 - 1836.
Online Handbook of Texas
Fully searchable online handbook to the history, geography, and culture of Texas. Great resource for further study.
Fully searchable online handbook to the history, geography, and culture of Texas. Great resource for further study.
Stephen Austin
Learn all about this man known as "The Father of Texas." From PBS.
Learn all about this man known as "The Father of Texas." From PBS.
Texas Declaration of Independence
Read the full text of the Texas Declaration of Independence written on March 2, 1836 when Texas broke away from Mexico.
Read the full text of the Texas Declaration of Independence written on March 2, 1836 when Texas broke away from Mexico.
The Alamo
Visit the official site of the Alamo and learn about its important history in the fight for Texas independence.
Visit the official site of the Alamo and learn about its important history in the fight for Texas independence.
Sam Houston
Read about this Texan hero who led the forces to defeat Santa Anna in the Texas War of Independence.
Read about this Texan hero who led the forces to defeat Santa Anna in the Texas War of Independence.
Texas Ordinance of Secession
On February 2, 1861, Texas voted to secede from the Union and join the Confederacy in the American Civil War. Read the text of the important secession document here.
On February 2, 1861, Texas voted to secede from the Union and join the Confederacy in the American Civil War. Read the text of the important secession document here.