Texas
Discover Texas
Capital
Austin
Statehood
December 29, 1845
Texas' history is a sweeping epic of Native American civilizations, Spanish colonization, Mexican rule, and its iconic role in American expansion. The region's original inhabitants, including Comanche and Apache tribes, developed rich cultures long before European contact.
Spanish explorer Alonso Álvarez de Pineda is believed to have explored the Texas Gulf Coast in the early 16th century, paving the way for Spanish colonization. The establishment of San Antonio in 1718 and the construction of missions like the Alamo played pivotal roles in shaping Texas' history.
Texas' fervent desire for independence from Mexico culminated in the Texas Revolution of 1836, marked by the famous Battle of the Alamo and the decisive Battle of San Jacinto. Texas' subsequent annexation to the United States in 1845 led to its participation in the Mexican-American War.
The state's unique blend of cultural influences, from Mexican and Spanish legacies to cowboy traditions, is preserved in historical landmarks like the Alamo and the San Antonio Missions.
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Major Airports
Austin–Bergstrom International Airport
Elevation
165 m
Opened
1999
Runways
2
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Elevation
185 m
Opened
1973
Runways
7
Dallas Love Field
Elevation
148 m
Opened
1917
Runways
2
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Elevation
30 m
Opened
1969
Runways
5
San Antonio International Airport
Elevation
246 m
Opened
1944
Runways
3