revolution/republic By Ilene.corella Mar 2, 1836 Texas declares independence from Mexico Apr 21, 1836 Battle of San Jacinto, Victory over Mexican army. Jan 11, 1837 Recognize Texas and introduced in the U.S. Senate Mar 3, 1837 U.S. recognizes the Republic of Texas, the last act of the Jackson Presidency Mar 27, 1837 U.S. Secretary of State reports that treaty agreements with Mexico prohibit the U.S.'s annexing Texas. 1838 Senator William C. Preston introduces a resolution for a tripartite treaty between the U.S./Mexico/Texas in the U.S. Senate. 1838 John Quincy Adams speaks against the annexation of Texas Oct 12, 1838 Texas withdraws the offer of annexation because of the U.S. Congress' lack of action on the proposal. Jan 23, 1839 Texas Congress passes joint resolution approving of President Sam Houston's withdrawal of annexation proposal. Mar 3, 1843 U.S. Senate passes a proposed commerce treaty with the Republic of Texas. Jun 15, 1843 Sam Houston issues proclamation declaring armistice between Mexico and Texas. Jun 13, 1844 U.S. Senate votes to table the Benton Annexation Bill. Jan 25, 1845 Joint Resolution to annex Texas passes the U.S. House of Representatives. May 19, 1845 Cuevas-Smith treaty between Mexico and Texas signed guaranteeing Texas independence Dec 29, 1845 President Polk signs the Joint Resolution. Texas officially the 28th state on this date. Feb 19, 1846 Transfer of government completed when Governor J. Pinckney Henderson takes the oath of office.