Like all Confederate states, Democrats had a dominant hold on Texas. However, as Texas was a “tag-a-long” Confederate, secession still received substantial opposition, characterized by Sam Houston, and his refusal to except the oath of governor under Confederate Texas. Though his efforts were futile, Houston made it more difficult for Texas to secede than other states. Houston was then replaced and Texas seceded. | Like all Confederate states, Democrats had a dominant hold on Texas. However, as Texas was a “tag-a-long” Confederate, secession still received substantial opposition, characterized by Sam Houston, and his refusal to except the oath of governor under Confederate Texas. Though his efforts were futile, Houston made it more difficult for Texas to secede than other states. Houston was then replaced and Texas seceded. |