Florida and Texas gaining statehood By Ehawley Jul 17, 1821 1821 Florida became an American terriory. Period: Jul 17, 1821 to Mar 3, 1845 Statehood for Florida and Texas Jan 13, 1824 Tallahassee became the territorial capital Jan 13, 1835 Conflict took violence Americans and Tejanos planned to break away from Mexico which led to violence. Jan 13, 1836 Texas became indipendent from mexico Jan 13, 1839 Constituion approved The delegatees approved the constitution. Jan 13, 1845 Texas joined the union Jan 13, 2016 1841 John Tyler became president