Native Texas Indian population of Texas decreases drastically.

Hurricane Ike made landfall near Galveston.

The Great Storm hit Galveston causing an estimated 6,000 to 12,000 deaths.

Houston becomes the fourth most populous city in the United States.

Oil was discovered at Spindletop.

Oil was discovered in Corsicana.

Stephen F. Austin managed land grants that led to mass immigration to Texas.

Black blizzards hit Texas during the Dust Bowl.

Hurricane Rita caused a massive evacuation effort in preparation for the storm.