Texas Leaders Who Made a Difference

Identify the contributions of Texas leaders such as Lawrence Sullivan "Sul" Ross, John Nance Garner ("Cactus Jack"), James A. Baker III, Henry B. González, Kay Bailey Hutchison, Barbara Jordan, Raymond L. Telles, Sam Rayburn, and Raul A. Gonzalez Jr.

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Nine Texas Leaders

Texas leaders have made contributions, things people do that help others or improve their community, state, or nation. Like a team captain who sets goals and speaks up for the team, these nine Texans guided their state and country. Let's meet them and see why their leadership mattered in a democracy.

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