fernanda's Texas History Timeline By riosfernanda Period: Jan 1, 1490 to Dec 31, 2016 Texas History Period: Jan 1, 1492 to Dec 31, 1689 age of contact Period: Jan 1, 1689 to Dec 31, 1821 spanish colonial Period: Jan 1, 1821 to Dec 31, 1836 mexican national Period: Jan 1, 1821 to Dec 31, 1836 mexican national Period: Jan 1, 1821 to Dec 31, 1836 mexican national Period: Jan 1, 1835 to Dec 31, 1845 revolution and republic Period: Jan 1, 1845 to Dec 31, 1861 early state hood Period: Jan 1, 1861 to Dec 31, 1870 Civil War and Reconstruction