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Article
US House of Representatives

History, Art, and Archives: Barbara Charline Jordan 1936 1996

For Students 9th - 10th
One of the first African-Americans elected from the Deep South and the first black Congresswoman ever from that region, read about how Barbara Jordan emerged as a powerful interpreter of the Watergate impeachment investigation.
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Article
Texas State Historical Association

Texas State Historical Association: Civil Rights

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the state and progress of civil rights in the state of Texas since its emancipation from slavery in 1865.
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Lesson Plan
Other

Gcisd: Grapevine Middle School: Chad Hannon: 7th Grade Texas History

For Teachers 6th - 8th
A complete middle school Texas State History course accessible in one location. It contains links to a variety of student resources and student assignments.
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Handout
Other

Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum: Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline of the history of the Texas Rangers beginning in 1821 with Mexico's Independence from Spain and covering the years up until the present day. The information can also be downloaded in PDF format.
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Handout
Texas State Historical Association

Texas State Historical Association: Texas Almanac: Timeline of Texas History

For Students 9th - 10th
This timeline launch page gives a general timeline of Texas History, and contains links for more in-depth study of each time period. It spans from ancient history to the twentieth century.