Texas Famous

Became one of the three Mexican signers of the Texas Declaration of Independence.

Credited with the design of the first flag of the Republic of Texas.

Became one of the most influential Hispanic-Americans of the 20th century due to his governmental service.

Written a variety of books including: Family, Familia; Mi amigo, Victor/ My Pal, Victor; Somos Primos/ We Are Cousins.

Commanded a Spanish expedition that sailed in 1519 and was the first to document information about Texas.

First Secretary of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, the first commanding officer of (WAC)

Famous Texas Ranger who formed many of the traditions associated with that group today.

In the Texas Revolution, served at the Battle of San Jacinto. He operated the only cannons in Sam Houston’s army.

Became commander of the Texas Navy when he was 29 years old.

Known as “The Bold Hunter,” fought in the last battle between the Texas Cavalry and the Cherokees on July 16, 1839.

Highly successful playwright and screenwriter. Wrote the screenplay for such classic pieces as To Kill a Mockingbird.

Professional artist for more than 30 years. Focus on Hispanic and Native American figures.

A retired American astronaut. In 1968, he was a crew member of the first manned Apollo mission, known as Apollo 7.

Painted a watercolor sketch of the Alamo which is thought to be the first painting of the mission.

Established the first mission in the province of Texas in a village of the Nabedache Indians.

Engaged in various business endeavors involving mining before capitalizing on the Spindletop oil discovery in Texas.

Served as the 32nd Vice President of the United States during the first and second terms of Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Vice President in 1960 and assumed the presidency in 1963 when President Kennedy was assassinated.

Considered the "Father of Texas”

Served the NAACP as director of the Youth Council, fundraiser, and organizer of new chapters throughout the state.

Led Mexican forces against the Texans, laid siege to the Alamo, and was finally captured at the Battle of San Jacinto.

To protest segregation on buses in the South, CORE organized the “Freedom Rides.”

Texas legislator, a U.S. Congressman, and longtime Speaker of the United States House of Representatives for 24 years.

Became known as one of the most-well known sculptors and artists in Texas and the United States.

In 1857 he was elected Lieutenant Governor of the State, and in 1861 he was elected Governor.

Last leader of the Comanche people before they were moved to a reservation.

First Hispanic member of the Texas Supreme Court.

Early Roman Catholic missionary to Texas.

Became the first woman to be elected to the United States Senate from Texas in 1993.

Participated in the Battle of Gonzales and later helped lead the Texas forces in the Battle of Concepcion.

Responsible for developing a major component of the heart-lung machine which made open heart surgery possible.

Secretary of State under Sam Houston and elected President of the Republic of Texas in 1844.

Asked the Spanish Governor of Texas to bring 300 families, died before he could fulfill his dream.

Leader for the women’s suffrage movement in Texas, organized the “Petticoat Lobby.”

TX Attorney General, pushed legislation forward to regulate railroads and limit the development of trusts or monopolies

Best known as the co-commander of the Alamo. He wrote a letter "To the People of Texas and All Americans in the World"

Became the youngest CEO to have his company ranked in Fortune magazine’s list of the top 500 corporations.

First African American elected to the Texas Senate and in 1973 the first woman elected to U.S. House of Reps.

First woman to become a board certified pediatric surgeon in Texas.

An early Spanish explorer of Texas.