The Sons of the Republic of Texas, Inc. (“SRT”) consists of members who are direct lineal descendants of those that settled the Republic of Texas prior to February 19, 1846. 

The first Sons of the Republic of Texas was formed on April 21, 1893, at Richmond, Texas, by several sons and grandsons of the Texas Revolution veterans. Their main purpose was to accompany the Texas Veterans Association members to their annual reunions. However, the Texas Veterans Association ceased to exist when its last member, Alphonso Steele, died in 1911. The Sons of the Republic of Texas slowly became inactive.

On March 2, 1922, the original Texas Veterans Association ideals, adopted by the first SRT group, inspired the formation of a new SRT organization. Its revitalization was due in large part to the realization that Texas heritage could long be remembered through effective reminders to the community. Membership requirements for the SRT were broadened to include any male direct descendant of a resident of the Republic of Texas. The San Jacinto Chapter, located in Houston, Texas, received the first charter. On October 20, 1934, the SRT was incorporated under the laws of Texas as a non-profit corporation.

The SRT has been an active leader in preserving Texas’ rich heritage. In 1936, the SRT was instrumental in the design and construction of the San Jacinto Monument and the founding of the Museum. In 1957, the SRT influenced the Texas legislature to appropriate funds for the construction of the Texas State Library and Archive Building. In 2003, the SRT and other historical organizations worked with the Texas legislature to designate March as Texas History Month. In 2005, the SRT led the movement for the Texas legislature to designate the third Saturday of September every year as Texian Navy Day.

        NEXT MEETING

  SRT 2026 Annual Meeting

DATE: April 17-19, 2026

PLACE: (info to come)

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  Texas Statehood Day - February 19
  Texas Independence Day - March 2
  Fall of the Alamo - March 6
  Goliad Massacre - March 27 (Palm Sunday     1836)
  San Jacinto Day - April 21
  Battle of Nacogdoches - August 2
  Texas Ranger Day - August 5
  Texian Navy Day - 3rd Saturday in September
  Battle of Gonzales - October 2
  Battle of Concepcion - October 28
  Stephen F. Austin's Birthday - November 3
  Siege of Bexar - December 9

       MISSION STATEMENT

Purpose

The purpose of the SRT shall be to perpetuate the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved the independence of Texas, set the young Republic upon its high course among the nations of the world, and finally secured its admission as a state of the United States of America.

Mission

The mission of the SRT shall be to:

  • Encourage research and publication of historical records and documents prior to and during the Republic of Texas.

  • Foster the preservation of historic sites, documents, and artifacts, prior to February 19, 1846.

  • Participate in community activities, reminding the public of its Republic of Texas heritage.

  • Organize, promote, publicize and commemorate the observance of the following historical dates of the Republic of Texas.

         PROCLAMATION                    STATEMENT


The purpose of the SRT Proclamation shall be to establish an organizational purpose in maintaining the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved the independence of Texas.


This proclamation shall be used as our guideline in reference to any proposed change to Texas history that alters the story of the young Republic in its high course among the nations of the world.