1. In 1836, Texas veteran Edward Burleson was elected as the first Vice President of the Republic of Texas. Burleson had fought in the Battle of San Jacinto and was a prominent figure in Texas politics.

2. The Texas Rangers were created on August 2, 1823, by Stephen F. Austin to protect settlers in Texas from Native American raids. Over the years, the Rangers have become known for their bravery and were involved in many famous conflicts, including the Battle of the Alamo.

3. On August 2, 1865, the federal government declared that slavery was officially abolished in all parts of Texas. This came after General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston with the news that the Civil War had ended and that all slaves were free.

4. In 1985, Delta Flight 191 crashed while attempting to land at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport during a thunderstorm, killing 137 people. It remains one of the deadliest aviation accidents in U.S. history.

5. On August 2, 2007, the Texas Legislature passed a bill that made it illegal to sell or distribute certain types of electronic cigarettes to minors. This was one of the first state-level laws to regulate e-cigarettes, which have since become a controversial topic across the country.