The United States recognized the Republic of Texas, created by a new constitution on March 2, 1836, as a new independent nation and commissioned its first representative, Alcee La Branche as the chargé d'affaires in 1837. The U.S. never sent a full minister (the term "ambassador" was not in use) to Texas, but a series of chargés represented the government in Austin until Texas joined the Union in 1845.
Charges d'Affaires of the United States to Texas | |
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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) |