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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.

History of the Poll Tax in Texas
20th Century History

History of the Poll Tax in Texas

The Sharpstown Bribery Scandal That Shook Texas Politics Reporter at the Courthouse
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The Sharpstown Bribery Scandal That Shook Texas Politics

The Impact of the ‘New Deal’ on Texas Politics and Society
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The Impact of the ‘New Deal’ on Texas Politics and Society

Major Political and Governance Trends in Texas in the 1980s reagan and george hw bush in austin
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Major Political and Governance Trends in Texas in the 1980s

Civil Rights Movement in Texas: A Timeline
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Civil Rights Movement in Texas: A Timeline

The 1974 Texas Constitutional Convention That Failed 1974 Convention scaled
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The 1974 Texas Constitutional Convention That Failed

Segregation in Texas: Understanding the Jim Crow Era
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Segregation in Texas: Understanding the Jim Crow Era

The Waco Siege and Its Legacy in Texas and Beyond
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The Waco Siege and Its Legacy in Texas and Beyond

The Canales Investigation and the Reform of the Texas Rangers
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The Canales Investigation and the Reform of the Texas Rangers

The Impeachment of Governor James Ferguson Newspaper with headline saying "Ferguson impeached as governor of Texas."
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The Impeachment of Governor James Ferguson

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