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The University of Houston in 1934
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The History of University of Houston

The University of Houston began as Houston Junior College. On March 7, 1927, trustees of the Houston Independent School District (HISD) Board of Education unanimously

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Old Main at TWU in 1903
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The History of Texas Women’s University

An act of the 27th Legislature in 1901 founded the Girls Industrial College as a public institution. Classes first started in 1903. The school’s name

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Texas State University Old Main Built in 1903
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The History of Texas State University

Authorized by the Texas Legislature in 1899, Southwest Texas State Normal School opened its doors in 1903. Over the years, the Legislature broadened the institution’s

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Texas Tech University Building in 1925
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The History of Texas Tech University

The call to open a college in West Texas began shortly after the arrival of settlers in the area in the 1880s. In 1917, the

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Early TCU Campus Buildings
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The History of Texas Christian University

Texas Christian University was founded by East Texas brothers Addison & Randolph Clark, together with the support of their father Joseph A. Clark. The Clarks

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Texas A&M Building in 1870s
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The History of Texas A&M University

Planning for a public institution for higher education in Texas can be traced back to the early days of the Republic of Texas and, more

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Southwestern University Cullen Building Built in 1898
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The History of Southwestern University

Although officially chartered as Southwestern University in 1875, the school’s roots extend back to 1840, making it the oldest institution of higher learning in Texas.

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Dallas Hall at SMU
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The History of Southern Methodist University

Southern Methodist University was chartered on April 17, 1911 by the United Methodist Church. Classes were planned to officially begin in 1913, but construction delays

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Old Main Building at SHSU
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The History of Sam Houston State University

Originally chartered as the Sam Houston Normal Institute, Sam Houston State University was established in 1879 by the 16th Texas Legislature. It is located at

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Rusk Building at SFA in 1926
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The History of Stephen F. Austin State University

Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) is a public university located in Nacogdoches, Texas. It was founded as a teachers’ college in 1923 and named

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Texas Symbols

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What is the official state animal of Texas? We’ve got 8 of them!

Mockingbird
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What is the Texas State Bird? Well, it is the Mockingbird of Course!

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The Texas State Flag – The Full History of the Lone Star Texas Flag

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The Texas State Flower: Bluebonnet

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The Texas State Gemstone: Blue Topaz

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The Texas State Seal

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Texas State Song – Texas, Our Texas, hail the mighty State!

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The Texas State Insect: Monarch Butterfly

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The Texas State Tree: Pecan

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