johnathan texas history timeline 15-16 By tiradojohnathan 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 colonal Period: Jan 1, 1821 to Dec 31, 1836 mexican national era Period: Jan 1, 1836 to Dec 31, 1845 revolution and republic Period: Sep 1, 1845 to Dec 31, 1861 early statehood Period: Jan 1, 1861 to Dec 31, 1870 civil war and reconstruction