In 1836 Texas declared it's independence from Mexico and the Texas Declaration of Independence was literally drafted overnight as The Alamo was under siege by Santa Anna's army of Mexico.
On Sunday; March 2nd, we will celebrate The Lone Star State's 178th birthday at Texas Land & Cattle!
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175 years ago today, March 2, 1836, documents were signed freeing Texas from Mexico. Texas Independence Day is a significant day in Texas history with stories, trivia and jokes being told and retold. Click to read further.