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The state of Texas confirmed its first case on February 13, 2020, and many of the state's largest cities recorded their first cases throughout March. As of late May 2021, there were 50,198 COVID-19 related deaths reported in that state. The death rate in Texas was 175 for every 100,000 people, while national COVID-19 death rate was 179 per 100,000.
The following table is a list of all 50 states and their respective dates of statehood. The first 13 became states in July 1776 upon agreeing to the United States Declaration of Independence, and each joined the first Union of states between 1777 and 1781, upon ratifying the Articles of Confederation, its first constitution. [6]
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Home of Samuel Rhoads Fisher, a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence and the secretary of the Republic of Texas navy. Sweeny-Waddy Log Cabin: East Columbia: 1833 One of the oldest remaining slave cabins in the state built by John Sweeny Sr. for the Waddy family who continued living in it after they were freed. Col. Charles DeMorse Home
The Republic of Texas became a U.S. state on December 29, ... Pages in category "Pre-statehood history of Texas" The following 39 pages are in this category, out of ...
The first railroad built in Texas is called the Harrisburg Railroad and opened for business in 1853. [21] In 1854, the Texas and Red River telegraph services were the first telegraph offices to open in Texas. [21] The Texas cotton industry in 1859 increased production by seven times compared to 1849, as 58,073 bales increased to 431,645 bales. [22]
While many sources state that Mexico recognized the independence of the eastern portion of Texas, the treaties were rejected by the Mexican government. Texas formally handed over sovereignty to the United States in a ceremony on February 19, 1846. [180] The annexation led to the beginning of the Mexican–American War a few months later. [180 ...
Texas historian T.R. Fehrenbach explains the Rangers' uniqueness: The Rangers were to be described many times, at first as state troops, later as a police force or constabulary. During most of the 19th century, they were neither. They were apart from the regular army, the militia or national guard, and were never a true police force.