 Birthplace of The Daughters of the Republic of Texas | |
| Abbreviation | DRT |
|---|---|
| Formation | November 6, 1891 |
| Headquarters | Austin, Texas, US |
Membership | 7,000[1] |
President General | Carol Mayo Steakley[2] |
| Website | Daughters of the Republic of Texas |
The Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT) is a lineal association dedicated to perpetuating the memory of the founding families and soldiers of the Republic of Texas. The Daughters of the Republic of Texas is best known for its former role as caretakers of The Alamo.[3] In early 2015, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush officially removed control of the Alamo to the Texas General Land Office.[4] The DRT were also the custodians of the historic French Legation Museum until 2017, which is owned by the State of Texas and is now operated by the Texas Historical Commission. In addition, they operate a museum in Austin on the history of Texas.
Membership is limited to descendants of ancestors who "rendered loyal service for Texas" prior to February 19, 1846,[5] the date the Republic ceased to exist and Texas handed over authority to the United States.
- ^ "Chapters". The Daughters of the Republic of Texas. Retrieved 6 November 2015.
- ^ "President General". The Daughters of the Republic of Texas. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- ^ "Daughters of the Republic of Texas Fought Long, Hard to Save the Alamo". The Victoria Advocate. 20 June 1999.
- ^ Blanchard, Bobbie. Daughters of the Republic of Texas Sue Land Office, Texas Tribune, March 23, 2015.
- ^ Neu C T: Texas Annexation from the Handbook of Texas Online. Retrieved 14 June 2010. Texas State Historical Association