. Texas plays host to several species of wasps Texas is one of the regions that has the highest abundance of Polistes exclamans. Additionally Texas has provided an important ground for the study of Polistes annularis. . The Texas Veterans Association composed solely of revolutionary veterans living in Texas was active from 1873 through 1901 and played a key role in convincing the legislature to create a monument to honor the San Jacinto veterans in the late 19th century the Texas Legislature purchased the San Jacinto battlesite which is now home to the San Jacinto Monument the tallest stone column monument in the world in the early 20th century the Texas Legislature purchased the Alamo Mission now an official state shrine in front of the church in the center of Alamo Plaza stands a cenotaph designed by Pompeo Coppini which commemorates the defenders who died during the battle. More than 2.5 million people visit the Alamo every year, The Alamo Mission painted 10 years after the battle, 13 See also State of Texas Houston.
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