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Texas Timeline. By Daniel. 1836. Battle of San Jacinto-April 21 Santa Anna surrenders- Sam Houston is elected first president of the R epublic of Texas- S eptember 5 Houston designated as the first capitol of the republic of texas - Stephen F. Austin died-December 27. 1837.
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Texas Timeline By Daniel
1836 • Battle of San Jacinto-April 21 • Santa Anna surrenders- • Sam Houston is elected first president of the Republic of Texas-September 5 • Houston designated as the first capitol of the republic of texas- • Stephen F. Austin died-December 27
1837 • United States grants recognition to the republic of texas
1838 • Mirabeau Lamar is elected president
1840 • Dallas settlement begins • Kerrville is established
1842 • Mexican army invades southern Texas and retreats • Mexican army occupies San Antonio and retreats
1844 • The first state government officials are elected
1845 • President Polk signs resolution making Texas a state
1849 • First census taken in Texas
1854 • Texas set aside $2,000,000 for public educaton
1855 • Kerrville is established
1861 • Texas secedes from the union • Sam Houston is replaced for not taking an oath to the confederacy
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