1. In 1835, the Texian Army won the Battle of Lipantitlán, marking a significant victory in the Texas Revolution. This battle, fought near what is now Pleasanton, Texas, resulted in the capture of a Mexican garrison and a large amount of supplies.

2. On November 5, 1845, the United States officially recognized Texas as a state, making it the 28th state to join the Union. This followed years of political negotiations and debates over Texas' status as an independent republic or a state within the United States.

3. In 1861, the Texas secession convention met in Austin and voted to secede from the United States, joining the Confederacy at the start of the Civil War. Texas played a significant role in the war, providing troops and supplies to the Confederate army.

4. On November 5, 1911, the first ever air mail delivery took place in Texas. A plane piloted by Earle Ovington flew from San Antonio to Fort Sam Houston, carrying mail for the United States Post Office. This paved the way for the development of air mail services across the country.

5. In 1974, the Texas State House of Representatives elected a new Speaker, Bill Clayton, after a months-long deadlock. Clayton went on to serve as Speaker for six years, helping to pass significant legislation on education funding, health care, and environmental protection.