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The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) refers to the state government agency in the state of Texas that supports the reading, learning, and historical preservation needs of Texas and its people. The agency is charged with preserving the archival record of Texas, supporting research, and making primary resources available to the ...
With Texas being a slave state, the Constitution has regulations on freeing slaves, as it states that only with special permission from the state government can an African American slave be free. [7] The Constitution is also considered to be the most popular Texas Constitution by Daniel Webster and other politicians for its simplicity. [ 4 ]
The Texas Almanac is a biennially published reference work providing information for the general public on the history of the state and its people, government and politics, economics, natural resources, holidays, culture, education, recreation, the arts, and other topics.
The judicial system of Texas has a reputation as one of the most complex in the United States, [10] with many layers and many overlapping jurisdictions. [11] Texas has two courts of last resort: the Texas Supreme Court, which hears civil cases, and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. Except in the case of some municipal benches, partisan ...
Modern Halloween traditions are all about enjoying some spooky fun (and plenty of candy)—but did you know that Halloween originated from an ancient Celtic holiday with a much deeper meaning?
Texas Historical Commission marker located in Glenwood Cemetery (Houston, Texas) commemorating the many important contributions made by Republic of Texas President Anson Jones to the history of Texas. Sponsors may apply for official historical markers through their county historical commissions. The purpose of the markers, which are available ...
On February 11, 1858, the Seventh Texas Legislature approved O.B. 102, an act to establish the University of Texas, which set aside $100,000 in United States bonds toward construction of the state's first publicly funded university [15] (the $100,000 was an allocation from the $10 million the state received pursuant to the Compromise of 1850 ...
Texian was a popular demonym, used by Texas colonists, for all the people of the Republic of Texas (1836–1846), before it became a U.S. state. [5] This term was used by early colonists and public officials, including many Texas residents, [ 5 ] and President Mirabeau Lamar frequently used it to foster Texas nationalism.