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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.

“Pappy” O’Daniel: Populism and Political Theater in Depression-Era Texas
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“Pappy” O’Daniel: Populism and Political Theater in Depression-Era Texas

The Forgotten Governorship of S. W. T. Lanham
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The Forgotten Governorship of S. W. T. Lanham

Governor Allan Shivers and the Fight to Preserve Segregation
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Governor Allan Shivers and the Fight to Preserve Segregation

Coke Stevenson: Texas Governor During the Second World War
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Coke Stevenson: Texas Governor During the Second World War

Dolph Briscoe: The Last Governor in Texas’ Rural Democratic Tradition
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Dolph Briscoe: The Last Governor in Texas’ Rural Democratic Tradition

Bill Clements: The First Republican Governor of Texas in 100+ Years
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Bill Clements: The First Republican Governor of Texas in 100+ Years

Ann Richards: Texas Governor in an Era of Political Realignment
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Ann Richards: Texas Governor in an Era of Political Realignment

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