Texas Admitted to the Union
Texas was officially admitted to the United States on December 29, 1845, becoming the 28th state. This admission followed Texas' declaration of independence from Mexico and its subsequent annexation by the U.S. just six months prior. For over a century, Texas held the title of the largest state in the country until Alaska's admission in 1959. Despite its vast size, portions of Texas' original land area were later divided and incorporated into other states, including New Mexico, Colorado, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Wyoming. The annexation of Texas played a significant role in shaping the geopolitical landscape of the region. Understanding the historical context of Texas' admission can provide insights into its ongoing cultural and political significance within the United States.
Texas Admitted to the Union
Texas Admitted to the Union
Some eleven years after Texas' declaration of independence from Mexico and six months after the annexation of Texas by the United States, on December 29, 1845, the former republic became the 28th state to enter the Union.
From 1845 until Alaska's admission to statehood on January 3, 1959, Texas remained the largest of all the states, even though sizable portions of its original land area were siphoned off to New Mexico and Colorado. Smaller portions also became part of Oklahoma, Kansas, and Wyoming in the intervening years.