On this day in 1852, the Texas Legislature confirmed the work of the Bourland Commission, which had been tasked with investigating land grants in South Texas. This confirmation of their work had far-reaching implications for land ownership and distribution in the region.
In 1923, another important event in Texas history occurred when Governor Pat M. Neff signed Senate Bill 103, officially establishing Texas Technological College in Lubbock. This institution, now known as Texas Tech University, has become a prominent and respected center for education and research in West Texas.