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The Republic of Texas was an independent nation in North America, bordering the United States and Mexico, that existed from 1836 to 1846.Formed as a break-away republic from Mexico by the Texas Revolution, the state claimed borders that encompassed an area that included all of the present U.S...

Timeline of Events

1835

12.9.1835

The Republic of Texas captures San Antonio, Texas.

1836

3.2.1836

Texas Revolution: Declaration of independence of the Republic of Texas from Mexico.

4.22.1836

Texas Revolution: A day after the Battle of San Jacinto, forces under Texas General Sam Houston capture Mexican General Antonio López de Santa Anna.

9.5.1836

Sam Houston is elected as the first president of the Republic of Texas.

10.22.1836

Sam Houston is inaugurated as the first President of the Republic of Texas.

1837

6.5.1837

Houston, Texas is incorporated by the Republic of Texas.

1845

3.1.1845

President John Tyler signs a bill authorizing the United States to annex the Republic of Texas.

10.13.1845

A majority of voters in the Republic of Texas approve a proposed constitution, that if accepted by the U.S. Congress, will make Texas a U.S. state.

12.29.1845

According with International Boundary delimitation, U.S.A annexes the Mexican state of Texas, following the Manifest Destiny doctrine. For others, the Republic of Texas is admitted as the 28th U.S. state.

1846

2.19.1846

In Austin, Texas the newly formed Texas state government is officially installed. The Republic of Texas government officially transfers power to the State of Texas government following Texas' annexation by the United States.

1858

1.9.1858

Anson Jones, the last President of the Republic of Texas, commits suicide.