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Although six flags have flown over Texas, there have been eight changes of government: Spanish 1519-1685, French 1685-1690, Spanish 1690-1821, Mexican 1821-1836, Republic of Texas 1836-1845, United States 1845-1861, Confederate States 1861-1865, United States 1865-Present. |
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A coastal live oak located near Fulton, Texas is the oldest tree in the state. The tree has an estimated age of more than 1,500 years. |
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El Paso is closer to Needles, California than it is to Dallas, Texas. |
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