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Texas did originally retain the right to divide into as many as five independent States, [30] and as part of the Compromise of 1850 continues to retain that right while ceding former claims westward and northward along the full length of the Rio Grande in exchange for $10 million from the federal government. [31] See Texas divisionism.
The Texas oil boom, sometimes called the gusher age, was a period of dramatic change and economic growth in the U.S. state of Texas during the early 20th century that began with the discovery of a large petroleum reserve near Beaumont, Texas.
Such sessions are known as called or special sessions and are reserved for legislation that the Governor deems critically important in the conduct of state affairs. Called sessions are limited to a period of 30 days, during which the legislature is permitted to pass laws only on subjects submitted by the governor in calling for the session.
The 1960 United States presidential election in Texas was held on November 8, 1960, as part of the 1960 United States presidential election. The Democratic Party candidate John F. Kennedy , narrowly won the state of Texas with 50.52 percent of the vote to the Republican candidate Vice President Richard Nixon 's 48.52%, a margin of two percent ...
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Doris Kearns Goodwin dives into political history with both her and her husband being involved in 1960s presidential work. Presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin's new book shows insight into ...
The governor of Texas is the head of government of the U.S. state of Texas. The incumbent, Greg Abbott, is the forty-eighth governor to serve in the office since Texas' statehood in 1845. When compared to those of other states, the governorship of Texas has been described as one of relative weakness.
Dec. 13, 1960: Angus Wynne, Jr., founder of Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, points out where the LaSalle River Adventure ride will be built during a 1960 inspection tour. Aug. 5, 1961: Six ...