The history of Texas as part of the United States began in 1845.
Its history has been shaped by being part of six independent countries: Spain, France, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, the Confederate States of America, and the United States of America.
Starting in the 1820s, American and European immigrants began arriving in the area; joined by Hispanic Tejanos (Spanish for "Texan") they revolted against Mexico in 1836 and defeated an invasion army.
After a decade as an independent country, Texas joined the Union (the United States) in 1845.
The western frontier state was characterized by large-scale cattle ranching (élevage de bétail) and cotton farming.
In the 20th century, it grew rapidly, becoming the second largest state in population 1994, and became economically highly diversified, with a growing base in high technology.
The state has been shaped by the interactions of Southern, Spanish, Tejano, Native American, African American, and German Texan cultures...