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In 1836, a small group of Texans was defeated by Mexican General Santa Anna. Remembering how badly the Texans had been defeated at the Alamo, on April 21, 1836, Houston’s army won a quick battle against the Mexican forces at San Jacinto and gained independence for Texas.

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Texas is the second largest state and the second most populated. The "lone star" signifies the states former independence and its struggle to gain independence from Mexico.

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How long did it take Texas to become a state?

Texas was actually its own republic (Lone Star Republic) for nine years until its annexation in 1845.


When did Texas our Texas become a state song?

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Did Texas become its own country?

The Republic of Texas declared its independence from Mexico on March 2, 1836, and joined the United States of America as the state of Texas on December 29, 1845, so for a little over 9 years, Texas was its own country.


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The Red Grapefruit was designated as the Texas state fruit in 1995.


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The fact that it is the only state in the union capable to support its own economy and become its own country. Plus the food there rocks and just about everyone you meet is down to earth.


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