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20th Century History

The 1900s brought sweeping change to Texas—rural farms gave way to sprawling cities, and oil wealth and tech investment reshaped the economy. State government expanded with new services and infrastructure. Texans served in global wars and endured cycles of boom, bust, and rapid social change. Explore this pivotal era through Texapedia’s in-depth articles on key figures, landmark elections, and major political struggles.

Dan Moody: Reform Governor Who Took on the Klan and the Ferguson Machine Newspaper headline from 1926 saying "Reign of Fergusonism Finally Ended in Texas," with coverage of Dan Moody's inauguration.
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Dan Moody: Reform Governor Who Took on the Klan and the Ferguson Machine

The White Primary in Texas, 1923–1944
20th Century HistoryLegal History

The White Primary in Texas, 1923–1944

Beauford Jester: Texas Governor in an Era of Expanding Government Beauford Jester giving a speech during his campaign for Texas governor.
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Beauford Jester: Texas Governor in an Era of Expanding Government

Preston Smith: The Bespectacled ‘Education Governor’ of 1970s Texas Governor Preston Smith
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Preston Smith: The Bespectacled ‘Education Governor’ of 1970s Texas

The Rise of Dallas: Economic History of Its First 100 Years Railroad Survey Crew Poses in Wagon
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The Rise of Dallas: Economic History of Its First 100 Years

Yarborough vs. Bush: Liberal Triumph in the Cold War Era
20th Century History

Yarborough vs. Bush: Liberal Triumph in the Cold War Era

Bill Hobby: Texas’ Longest-Serving Lieutenant Governor
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Bill Hobby: Texas’ Longest-Serving Lieutenant Governor

Powerbroker of the 1990s: Texas Lieutenant Governor Bob Bullock
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Powerbroker of the 1990s: Texas Lieutenant Governor Bob Bullock

Lyndon Johnson’s Disputed 87‑Vote Victory
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Lyndon Johnson’s Disputed 87‑Vote Victory

The Life and Legacy of Lady Bird Johnson
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The Life and Legacy of Lady Bird Johnson

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