Texas secedes from the Union, and the Federal military commander in the state controversially turns over all property to the Texans.

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Texas secedes from the Union, and the Federal military commander in the state controversially turns over all property to the Texans.
Texas Governor Sam Houston opposes secession but cannot stop the state convention from proceeding. The Federal military commander in the state asks again for instructions.