1. In 1835, the Texas Consultation – a meeting of Texas delegates – adopted the Texas Declaration of Independence, which declared Texas' independence from Mexico. This marked the beginning of the Texas Revolution.

2. On November 6, 1860, Abraham Lincoln was elected President of the United States. This had a major impact on Texas, as it was one of several Southern states that seceded from the Union shortly after Lincoln's election.

3. In 1923, the Texas Legislature officially designated the bluebonnet as the state flower of Texas. The bluebonnet is native to Texas and is known for its vibrant blue color.

4. In 1973, the University of Texas at Austin successfully defended its affirmative action policy in the landmark Supreme Court case Regents of the University of California v. Bakke. The decision was a victory for affirmative action advocates, who argued that race could be a factor in college admissions.

5. On November 6, 2018, Texas voters elected the state's first two Latina congresswomen: Veronica Escobar and Sylvia Garcia. Their election was a milestone for Texas, which has a large Hispanic population but has historically been underrepresented in Congress.