1. In 1835, the Texans captured the Mexican garrison at the Battle of Anahuac. This was a significant victory for the Texan rebels, who were fighting for independence from Mexico.

2. On June 17, 1895, the Texas Constitutional Convention met in Austin to draft a new state constitution. This document established the structure of the state government in Texas for decades to come.

3. In 1944, the Port of Houston was officially opened to shipping traffic. This marked a major milestone in the economic development of Houston, which has since become one of the largest ports in the United States.

4. On June 17, 1972, the Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin was officially dedicated. This stadium is the home of the University of Texas Longhorns football team, and has hosted many important games over the years.

5. In 2015, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in the landmark case of Obergefell v. Hodges that same-sex marriage is a constitutional right. This decision had a significant impact on Texas, which had previously banned same-sex marriage.