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The Native Americans of Texas can be separated into three different groups: 1) people and groups Indigenous to Texas; 2) tribes and groups that were forced into Texas by aggression from other tribes, often as a result of colonialism in other regions of America that impacted those tribes; and 3) the groups that were forced into Texas by direct ...
Many individual Native Americans, whose tribes are headquartered in other states, reside in Texas. The Texas Historical Commission by law consulted with the three federally recognized tribes in Texas and as well as 26 other federally recognized tribes headquartered in surrounding states.
Indigenous people lived in what is now Texas more than 10,000 years ago, as evidenced by the discovery of the remains of prehistoric Leanderthal Lady. In 1519, the arrival of the first Spanish conquistadors in the region of North America now known as Texas found the region occupied by numerous Native American tribes.
Native Americans such as the Caddo and Karankawa built complex cultures and thriving communities. The arrival of European explorers changed their lives and the course of Texas history. In these interactive videos, explore the cultures, contacts, and explorations of early Texas.
Thousands of native people lived in Texas for at least 16,000 years before the first Europeans arrived. There were hundreds of groups, their lives shaped by the distinct landscapes and climates in which they lived.
Texas’ varied Native American tribes have braided a rich culture and history across its wide terrain. We go across time to discover these indigenous cultures’ rich legacy. The Caddo, Comanche, and Apache tribes shaped Texas’ heritage with their unique cultures, dialects, and traditions.
The Handbook consists of overview, general, and biographical entries focused on the entire history of Texas from the indigenous Native Americans and the Prehistoric Era to the state’s diverse population and the Modern Age. These entries emphasize the role Texans played in state, national, and world history.
