Past Regents on Tejas' 60th Anniversary
Origin of the Tejas Name
Means "friend" in Caddo Indian language
Tejas Past
Tejas Chapter members reflect with pride over the many accomplishments of the chapter in its history. Organized in 1952, and named with the Indian word for “friend,” Tejas has grown to over 200 members. The chapter meets on Saturday mornings which appeals to women with various obligations and commitments.
Chapter participation and leadership on the state and national level has increased dramatically over the past few years. Tejas proudly includes several State Outstanding Juniors, state chairmen, national vice chairmen, and the President General NSDAR. Tejas Chapter faithfully sponsors James Bates Society, Children of the American Revolution (C.A.R.), whose members are active on the local, state and national level. Tejas members have served as state and national C.A.R. senior officers and chairmen.
Recognized on the state and national level for our outstanding support of Junior Members, Tejas won first place in NSDAR for support of the Helen Pouch Fund. Active in our community, a fund was established to purchase flags for Scout troops and schools. In addition, Tejas donated a massive American flag to the Immigration and Naturalization Service Building in Houston. Members have welcomed new citizens at the naturalization ceremonies and planted trees in city parks as well as the Houston Veterans Cemetery. Tejas supports veterans with Christmas gifts and decorating the wards of the Michael DeBakey VA hospital and the halls of the two Houston Fisher Houses.
Our commitment to education includes faithfully awarding JROTC medals and monetary gifts to high school students. Our DAR Good Citizens students have won state awards and our Junior American Citizens clubs have won awards at state and national levels. A scholarship fund was established to assist students with their education. Tejas hosts genealogical workshops at the local Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research. Tejas is indeed a friend - to one another, the youth, and the community. The women who serve as Tejas members are the reason Tejas makes a difference in Houston, Texas.
Marker for DAR Revolutionary War Soldier Alexander Hodge placed by Tejas Chapter 2008
Tejas members at State Conference 2009