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{commanding the 1st Texas Cavalry Regiment (USA)} and was a controversial Governor Of Texas as a Radical Republican during Reconstruction . John Henninger Reagan helped oust him after he tried to stay in office beyond the end of his term. On July 22, 1870 the Texas State Police came into being to combat crime statewide in Texas; also created were the "State Guard of Texas" & "Reserve Milita" which were forerunners of the Texas National Guard
of the U.S. 36th Infantry Division {Link without Title} .


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