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Originally published in 1998

The Historical Eras of Texas

For all aviation travelers to the State of Texas, Texas was:

• Under Indians: years not known,
• Under Spain: 1519-1685, 1690-1821 – total of 297 years,
• Under Mexico: 1821-1836 – total of 15 years,
• A republic: 1836-1845 – total of nine years.
• In the Confederacy: 1861-1865 – total of four years,
• In the United States: 1845-1861, 1865-1998 – total of 149 years.

SOURCE: The Answer Folks, The Telephone Information Center; Austin John Henry Faulk Central Library, 1998.