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Sam houston resigns as governor in protest against sussecion.
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Gordon Granger announces slavery has been abolished
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The Constitutional Convention approves an ordiance to nullify the actions of the secession convention.
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President Andrew Johnson issues a proclimation of peace between the United States and Texas.
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Congressional reconstruction replaces presidential Reconstruction.
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Large-scale irrigation begins in Texas when canals are built in the vicinity of Del Rio
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Texas voters approve a new state constitution
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1870 Edmurd J. Davis becomes the first Republican govenor of Texas.
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President Grant signs the act readmitting in Texas to congressional representation.
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Seven men in a wagon train are massacerd at Salt Creek, about 20 miles Weast of Jacksboro, by Kiowas and Comanches led by Chiefs, Santa, Big Tree , Santank, and Eagle Heart.
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Consruction begins on the Texas And Pacifis railway.
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The 125 mile stretch between Longview and Dallas opens for service.
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Inaugaration of Democratic Richard Coke as govrenor marks the end of Reconstruction in Texas.
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Charles Goodnight Estabishes the Ja Ranchin Palo Duro Canyon, The first Cattle Ranch located in the Panhandle
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Present state constitutonal is adopted.
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The Texas and Pacific Railway reaches Sierra Blanca in West Texas, About 90 miles east of El Paso.
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The University of Texas classes begin.
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Fence cutting wars prompt the Texas Legislature to pass a law making Fence cutting a felony.
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Present state capitol is dedicated.
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Oil is discovered in corsicana.
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Texas experiences the coldest winter on record
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Poll tax becomes a requirment for voting.
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Worl War 1
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Large scale agriculture irrigation begins in high plains.
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