It was a direct cause of the Mexican-American War.
it was called oil well in Texas
Originally steamboat cabins and decks were named after states. Since Texas was the largest state, the largest cabin or deck was named the Texas. This nautical use of Texas may be why the Texas deck on oil rigs is named this way. see also http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_(steamboat)
Houston Black Clay
Texas
Oil has brought social change to Texas in many ways. To name a few, it has created more minority work opportunities, made the University of Texas and A&M better schools, and helped football fever. If you want more info., just research those.
The vote in congress to annex Texas
The oldest member of the 112th Congress is Congressman Ralph Moody Hall, who represents the 4th district of Texas and turned 89 on May 3, 2012. The youngest member of the 112th Congress is Congressman Aaron Schock, who represents the 18th district of Illinois and turned 31 on May 28, 2012.
Congress of the Republic of Texas was created in 1836.
Congress of the Republic of Texas ended in 1846.
congress
The Mexican-American War began
The Congressman representing Texas District 14, which includes Galveston, in the 112th Congress (2011-2013) is Ron Paul.
Well, one thing that represents Texas is a cowboy hat because that represents cowboys that ride horses in Texas.
The Attorney General
The Texas state motto is "Friendship"
A U.S. Senator from Texas represents Texas in the U.S. senate in Washington, D.C. A member of the Texas senate represents the residents of his/her district in the Texas senate in Austin, TX.
Everyone in Texas represents the state