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Texas
Admitted from the Republic of Texas (1836–1845), which had international recognition. Hawaii’s republic was annexed as a territory first.
Capital Austin. December 29, 1845. Order 28.
Militia. First militia muster in Austin’s colony, 1823; army of the Republic of Texas, 1836; state militia after 1845; Guard after 1903. Distinct from the Texas Rangers. The department’s history page dates the War Department to August 5, 1836.