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February 19, 2025

Today in Texas History

On this day in 1846, the Republic of Texas officially relinquished its control to the First Legislature of the state of Texas. The flag of the Republic of Texas was lowered, and the flag of the United States was raised. The Lone Star Republic had become the Lone Star State.

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February 19, 2025

​Today in Texas History

Today in Texas History