1. In 1835, the Consultation of 1835 began in San Felipe de Austin to discuss the growing tension and conflict between Texans and the Mexican government. This meeting ultimately paved the way for the Texas Revolution.

2. On September 17, 1862, the Confederate army under General Robert E. Lee won a major victory over Union forces at the Battle of Antietam in Maryland. This battle is significant to Texas history, as many Texans fought on both sides of the conflict.

3. In 1923, the Santa Fe railroad inaugurated the Texas Chief, a luxury passenger train that connected Chicago to Galveston. The train service established Texas as an important destination for tourism and commerce.

4. On September 17, 1932, the Huntsville Prison Siege occurred. A group of inmates seized control of the prison and held hostages for nearly six days. The siege ended in a bloody shootout, leaving several inmates and guards dead.

5. In 1991, the Texas legislature passed the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), a statewide program that provides low-cost health insurance to children from low-income families. The program has been successful in improving access to healthcare for thousands of Texas children.