During the month of March, Texans celebrate their state’s independence and rich history.

Texas proclaimed independence from Mexico on March 2, 1836.

The nickname, Lone Star State, is to signify Texas as a former independent republic and as a reminder of the state's struggle for independence from Mexico.

The "Lone Star" can be found on the Texas state flag and on the Texas state seal.

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Texas is a land of rich history and culture. Its symbols represent a people who are as diverse as the land is vast.

David Burnett - ad interim

(temporary)Sam Houston (served twice)

Mirabeau B. Lamar

Anson Jones

In 1845, President James K. Polk, a supported of manifest destiny, signed the documents to admit Texas into the United States as the 28th state.

John Coffee Hayes Texas Ranger

Kay Bailey HutchisonFirst woman to represent Texas in the U.S. Senate

Barbra JordanFirst African American

elected to the Texas Senate

James Pinckney Henderson First Governor of Texas

Both technological and agricultural industries are important to the history

and development of Texas.

What makes Texas home to you? What is unique about Texas?

Can you list the Republic of Texas Presidents in order? Do you think we should consider a temporary president in the list? Defend your answer.

Name five symbols of Texas. If you could change or add a symbol what would it be?

When is Texas Independence celebrated? Why do you think it is important to celebrate Texas History Month? What does independence means to you?

Watch the following West Texas video.

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