Revolution/Republic Timeline By LaneDW 1836 Texas Interim Government May 14, 1836 Santa Anna signed the "Treaty of Velasco" giving Texas it's independence and ending the war. Sep 5, 1836 Elections for Texas permanent offices Sam Houston winning presidency Period: Oct 22, 1836 to Dec 10, 1838 Sam Houston presidency Mar 3, 1837 United States recognizes the nation of Texas Jun 5, 1837 City of Houston is founded and made the capital Period: Dec 10, 1838 to Dec 13, 1841 Mirabeau B. Lamar administration Jun 19, 1841 Lamar dispatched a military expedition to march to Santa Fe and claim the Mexico land for Texas Period: Dec 21, 1841 to Dec 9, 1844 2nd Sam Houston Term Sep 11, 1842 Mexico captures San Antonio again, but Texas force take it back Period: 1843 to 1844 Between these year Houston signed many treaties with the Indians ending the Texas Republic and Indian war Apr 12, 1844 The Texas and US governments signed a treaty of annexation that was rejected by the US senate. Period: Dec 9, 1844 to Feb 19, 1846 Anson Jones presidency 1845 In March, John Tyler's administration secured the annexation of Texas through a Joint Resolution of Congress Dec 29, 1845 New Texas constitution accepted by Congress
