The Texas Historical Commission took over the site two years ago, so even if you’ve been to the house before they invite you ...

In addition to serving as Austin’s mayor from 1977 to 1983, and then Railroad Commissioner from 1994 to 1999, she held office as Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts from 1999 to 2007.

It was tweaked once again in 2007 to add the date "June 19, 1865" onto the flag, the date when Union General. Gordon Granger rode into Galveston, Texas, and told enslaved people of their emancipation.