Anson Jones, the fifth president of Texas, led Texas as it became the 28th state of the United States. Explore his early years, learn how he attained the presidency, and check out primary texts and timelines that provide a complete look...

Samuel Houston's influence on Texas' early history is immeasurable. Get to know this Texas president through this site, complete with primary texts and timelines, and learn why this man was president, not once--but twice. Includes...

What happened to Sam Houston after his first term as president of Texas? How did he come to take office again, after Mirabeau B. Lamar? Find the answers to these questions and others, and explore the personal life and second presidency...

Meet the Presidents and Vice Presidents of the Republic of Texas, 1836-1846.

Why was Mirabeau B. Lamar coined the "Father of Texas Education"? Why was his term as Texas president marred with failure? Explore this Texas president--his early years, his years as president, and later years--through primary texts,...

Described as "dignified and articulate," David Burnet was the first president of Texas, whose "controversial policies" that failed to unite Texans. Read about his early life and how he attained the presidency, and check out primary texts...

An explanation of the difficulties the Republic of Texas encountered when deciding whether to join the Union. Also discusses President James Polk's efforts to expand the territories held by the United States, which brought him into...

Short biographies of each of the presidents of the Republic of Texas, as well as five leading figures in the Republic.

Read about Anson Jones's influence on the Annexation of Texas. A picture of Anson Jones is also included on this website.

Presented by the Texas State Library, this is an interesting account of the tug-of-war of where the Republic of Texas' capital city should be and where the archives should be kept. Click on the documents to see them more clearly and to...

Read the U.S. Congressional resolution approving the annexation of the Republic of Texas to the United States. Links are provided to additional sites.

The pride Texans feel about their state "can be traced to roots in the Republic of Texas era." Read about this era and the president who wanted Texas to stand alone and not become part of the U.S., and check out a map and other primary...

Portraits of the presidents of the Republic of Texas, with the names of their cabinet appointees.

Describes the policy of Mirabeau B. Lamar of expelling and attacking the native tribes in order to remove them from the Republic of Texas. While this was relatively easy to implement with some of the tribes, the Comanches were a...

The text of the public Treaty of Velasco between David G. Burnet, representing the Republic of Texas, and Santa Anna, ending the Texas Revolution.

Read about Sam Houston's attempt to keep the peace between whites and Indians as president of the Republic of Texas. See primary source documents addressing this issue and read transcripts of the documents.

A comprehensive biography of David G. Burnet (1788-1870), first president of the Republic of Texas, "known for his oratory and personal generosity."

Read about the failed attempts U.S. President John Tyler made in the annexation of Texas? Find the answer to this question and check out primary texts from this period in Texas' history.

Why didn't Mexico recognize Texas independence? What was Mexico's proposal for Texas president Sam Houston in 1843? Read about this period in Texas history and check out primary texts that will help you explore this stage in Texas'...

A detailed look at the motivation behind the Santa Fe expedition in 1841, the organization and members of the group, the Mexican response to it, and the aftermath.

Why did Mexico encourage settlement of Americans in Texas? Why did the Americans chafe under Mexican rule? Find out how this led to the Texas Revolution and the declaration of Texas as an independent country.

A biography of Lorenzo de Zavala, who served under President Santa Anna of Mexico, and then became a supporter of the Texas independence movement. He helped to draft the Republic of Texas Constitution.

Mirabeau Larmar's widow writes a letter replying to artist Henry McArdle, the painter of "The Battle of San Jacinto." Part of McArdle's extensive research for the painting. This site includes images of the handwritten letter, typed...

Lola Lamar Calder, the daughter of Mirabeau Lamar, provides artist Henry McArdle with details about her father, part of McArdle's research for his painting, "The Battle of San Jacinto." Includes images of the original handwritten letter,...