List of ambassadors of the United States to Texas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Charges d'Affaires of the United States to Texas
Seal of the United States Department of State
Incumbent Position abolished since August 9, 1845
Nominator	The President of the United States
Inaugural holder	Alcée Louis la Branche as Chargé d'Affaires
Formation	March 7, 1837
Final holder	Andrew Jackson Donelson as Chargé d'Affaires
Abolished	August 9, 1845 (Annexation of Texas)

The United States recognized the Republic of Texas as a new, independent country on March 2, 1836. This meant the U.S. saw Texas as its own nation, not just a part of Mexico anymore. To keep in touch, the U.S. sent its first special representative, Alcee La Branche, in 1837.

The U.S. never sent a full "ambassador" to Texas. Instead, they sent people called "Chargés d'Affaires." These special representatives worked in Austin, the capital of Texas. They stayed there until Texas joined the United States in 1845.

What is a Chargé d'Affaires?

A Chargé d'Affaires (pronounced "shar-ZHAY da-FAIR") is a special diplomat. They act as the main representative for their country in another nation. They are like a temporary ambassador. They handle important talks and agreements between the two countries.

The U.S. sent several Chargés d'Affaires to Texas. Their job was to keep good relations. They also helped with important discussions. This was a key role before Texas became a U.S. state.

Special Representatives to Texas

From 1837 to 1845, several people served as the U.S. Chargé d'Affaires to Texas. Each person played a part in the relationship between the two nations. Here are the main representatives:

Key People and Their Missions

• Alcée Louis la Branche
  • He was the very first Chargé d'Affaires.
  • He started his mission in October 1837.
  • He left Texas around June 1840.

• George H. Flood
  • He took over the role in June 1840.
  • He finished his mission in July 1841.

• Joseph Eve
  • He became the Chargé d'Affaires in July 1841.
  • He served until June 1843.

• William Sumter Murphy
  • He started his mission in June 1843.
  • Sadly, he passed away in Galveston, Texas, in July 1844.

• Tilghman A. Howard
  • He began his work in August 1844.
  • He also passed away in Washington, Texas, just a few weeks later in August 1844.

• Andrew J. Donelson
  • He was the last Chargé d'Affaires.
  • He started his mission in November 1844.
  • He left Texas around August 1845.

Texas officially joined the United States on December 29, 1845. After this, there was no longer a need for a U.S. Chargé d'Affaires to Texas.

See also

• History of Texas
• Ambassadors from the United States