1st February 1861: Texas declares its secession from the United States after a convention votes overwhelmingly in favour

Published: Feb. 1, 2024, 3:05 a.m.

Elected representatives assembled in Austin on January 28, 1861, and four days later on 1 February the convention voted 166 to 8 in favour of secession. The decision was confirmed through a state-wide referendum on 23 ...