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177 years ago today, Texas became the 28th state following a petition by Texas officials to join the Union. However, Texas had petitioned the Union to become a state earlier. In 1836, shortly after declaring independence from Mexico, Texas' founders petitioned the government of the United States for admission to the Union. The request was denied by the Secretary of State at the time, John Forsyth. Texas continued to petition for admission and it was finally granted on this date in 1845 by Forsyth.