Because he refused to take the Oath to the Confederacy.
Edward Clark who was Houston's Lieutenant Governor.
Houston, who was governor of Texas at the time, opposed the state's decision to secede from the United States and join the Confederate States of America in 1861. He was removed from office on March 16, 1861 because he refused to take a loyalty oath to the Confederacy.
Sam Houston, during his first term in office, faced the securing of the borders. Sam Houston also had to face many financial policies.
Sam Houston's mother was Elizabeth Paxton, and his father was Major Samuel Houston. Sam Houston was the 7th Governor of Texas, serving from December of 1859 to March of 1861. Before becoming governor, he was a US Senator from Texas.
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Sam Houston was removed from office.
from December 21, 1859 to March 16, 1861
Sam Houston was elected as the first president of the Republic of Texas in 1836 and later served as governor of Texas. He was elected governor in 1859 and took office on December 21 of that year. He served until 1861 when he was removed from office for refusing to pledge allegiance to the Confederacy. Houston's political career was marked by his significant role in Texas history during its fight for independence and statehood.
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From 21 December 1859 until 18 March 1861.
He was forced out of office as the Governor of Texas.