President of the Republic of Texas

President of the Republic of Texas
Seal of The Republic of Texas (1839–45)
PrecursorPolitical Chief (Mexico)
Formation16 March 1836
(Interim)
22 October 1836
(Constitutional)
First holderSam Houston
(David G. Burnet, Interim March–October 1836)
Final holderAnson Jones
SuccessionGovernor of Texas
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The president of the Republic of Texas (Spanish: Presidente de la República de Tejas) was the head of state and head of government while Texas was an independent republic between 1836 and 1845. The president served as the commander-in-chief of the Texas Military Forces.[1]

  1. ^ Admin, Tarlton. "Tarlton Law Library: Constitution of the Republic of Texas (1836): Article VI: President and Vice President". tarlton.law.utexas.edu. Retrieved 2023-10-30.