1. On July 30, 1870, the Texas State Constitution was ratified. This Constitution established many of the state's fundamental laws, including the separation of powers between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.

2. Texas Rangers patrol the state highways as a form of law enforcement. On July 30, 1901, the Texas Legislature officially created the Texas Rangers Company D, which primarily focused on patrolling the highways and protecting the state's citizens.

3. On this day in 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law. This landmark legislation prohibited states from using discriminatory practices to prevent minorities from voting, ensuring that all Americans had the right to vote.

4. On July 30, 1976, NASA's Viking 1 spacecraft landed on Mars, making it the first successful landing on another planet. This groundbreaking mission provided the first comprehensive images and data of the Martian surface.

5. Texas is home to many talented athletes, including one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. On July 30, 1978, Drew Brees was born in Dallas, Texas. Brees went on to have a legendary NFL career, winning a Super Bowl and setting numerous league records.