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...

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...

This site provides a wide range of unique and interesting articles and online books which focus on various aspects of Texas' history. Content ranges from the first people of Texas to the presidency of Anson Jones to a look at one of the...

This site provides a wide range of unique and interesting articles and online books which focus on various aspects of Texas' history. Content ranges from the first people of Texas to the presidency of Anson Jones to a look at one of the...

A map from 1898 of Texas showing the capital at Austin City, principal cities and towns, railroads, rivers, and coastal features. "Lone Star State. Origin of name not definitely known; supposed by some to have been name of Indian tribe....

This site provides a wide range of unique and interesting articles and online books which focus on various aspects of Texas' history. Content ranges from the first people of Texas to the presidency of Anson Jones to a look at one of the...

The first and third President of the Republic of Texas, as well as the 7th governor of the state.