Read what they said at the time, not the lies they told after the war and today DECLARATION OF CAUSES: February 2, 1861 A declaration of the causes which impel the State of Texas to secede from the Federal Union. read more
On February 1, 1861, delegates of the state of Texas resolved to secede from the federal Union of the United States of America. Although they did not initially join to a Confederate Union composed of other southern states which seceded, mutual protection demanded that a confederation be formed, and Texas became a part on March 22. read more