The First Texas Navy was established in 1835, and the Second Texas Navy was established in 1837.  In 1958, Texas Governor Price Daniel re-activated the Texas Navy with the purpose of  "assuring the survival of Texas' Naval history, boundaries, water resources, and for the civil defense of Texas."  In 1973, the Texas Legislature authorized the charter of the Texas Navy Association, Inc., as the official body to oversee the operation of the Texas Navy. 

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Texas Navy History
Timeline History of the Texas Navy
The Three Navies of Texas
Commodore Hawkins of the First Texas Navy
Commodore Moore of the Second Texas Navy
Ships of the First and Second Texas Navy
Ships of the Third Texas Navy
Uniforms and Rank of the Texas Navy
Texas Navy Bibliography
Historiographical Survey of the Texas Navy
Cozumel, Texas (log of Schn. of War Brutus)
1836 Personal Letter
The Battle of Campeche
Flags and Burgees of the two Texas Navies
Cruise Journal from the Sloop of War Austin
Texas Navy Ship Paintings by Fred Toler
The Pelicano Documents
19th Century Nautical Glossary

Texas Navy Association
Texas Navy Association Membership Application
Texas Navy Association Board of Directors
Texas Navy's Newsletter Online
Correspondence from our Governors
Chester W. Nimitz Squadron - Dallas/Ft. Worth
Calendar of Events 
SQUADRONS of the Texas Navy
A Brief History of the Texas Navy Association

Interesting Ports of Call
 
The Texian Web Group
Texas Navy display - Texas State Library and Archives website
 

 

Audio/Video/Photos

*Video of the Texian Navy Day ceremony at the State Cemetery in Austin, Sept. 2007

*Video of Admiral Jerry Patterson's presentation at the 2006 TNA Annual Meeting  

* Save Texas History audio presentations
From the General Land Office, a series of Texas History snippets in mp3 format

* Jon Jordan's Presentation on the Texas Navy (audio from program given at the Texas Navy Christmas Banquet, Dec.05  streaming windows media / mp3

* Photos from the 2007 Annual Meeting and Christmas Party of the Texas Navy Associaition


Squadrons Needed

The Texas Navy Association is looking for Admrials to start squadrons in all areas of Texas, except Dallas/Ft. Worth - the Nimitz Squadron, the largest and most active group within the Texas Navy, will assist you in starting your squadron!  Contact Adm. Bob Callanan, Commander, Adm. Chester W. Nimitz Squadron for details!

Attention Admirals:  PLEASE use this email link to us let us know the year you received your commission, and your contact data. 

 

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These Pictures and Paintings are featured in detail at Texas Navy Ship Paintings by Fred TolerFlags and Burgees of the two Texas Navies: and Uniforms and Rank of the Texas Navy -  all on this website.

NOW HEAR THIS:  "Welcome Aboard" message from Admiral Jerry Patterson, Commissioner, Texas General Land Office Governor's appointee to the Texas Navy Association
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What's New on the Texas Navy Website

Photos from the 3Q08 Adm. Chester W. Nimitz Squadron banquet

Artwork by Admiral David Harrison Wright of the six vessels of the Second Texas Navy - courtesy of Adm. Wright and the Brazoria County Museum and Adm. Michael Bailey
Article on the FLAGS of the Texas Navy, by Adm. Jerry Drake

Official Calendar of the Texas Navy Association 

"The Pelicano" documents from the Brazoria County Historical Museum from the Court of Admiralty, Texas Navy

"Timeline History" of the Texas Navy!

Texas Navy Association celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the esablishment of the Third Texas Navy with special commemorative medal

 

Excellent on-line display about the TEXAS NAVY on the Texas State Library and Archives website!

  Adm. Chester Nimitz Squadron area updated with photos

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Members of the Nimitz Squadron at their Monthly fellowship luncheon, 9May08 Rear row,left to right: (Admiral) Jeff Dunn, DA Sharpe, Bob Callanan, Bob Smith, Nick Gilliam, Jerry Lemons, David Erinakes:  Front row: Colin Creighton, Dick Brown, Gene Fowler, Frank Wright, Pat McEnroe, Jack Dyess  (click on photo for larger image) 


Commemorative Medal Available

To Commentate the 50th anniversary of the re-establishment of the Texas Navy in 1958 by Texas Governor Price Daniel, the Texas Navy Association is pleased to offer this new Medal. Available only to Commissioned Admirals of the Texas Navy who belong to the Texas Navy Association, the medal features the Texas Navy logo on the front, with a likeness of the Invincible on the back. To order, contact the Texas Navy Association at P.O. Box 8203 Galveston, TX. 77553-8203
Click here for an order form

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