1. On May 14, 1908, the world's first rodeo competition was held in Texas. The event was held in Prescott and featured riding, roping, and other traditional cowboy skills.

2. In 1836, on May 14, Sam Houston began his pursuit of General Santa Anna's Mexican army following the Battle of San Jacinto, which resulted in the end of the Texas Revolution and the creation of the Republic of Texas.

3. On May 14, 1927, the first commercially successful oil well was discovered in Texas. The well produced 80 barrels of oil per day and ushered in the modern era of the state's oil industry.

4. In 1942, on May 14, the Port of Houston was officially opened. The port is one of the busiest in the world and handles millions of tons of cargo each year.

5. On May 14, 1889, the Texas State Capitol building was completed. The building is the largest state capitol in the United States and features over 360,000 square feet of floor space.