The land was originally owned by Spain.
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No state, it was owned by Mexico.
Texas
they became a state in 1845.
Two states were independent nations before they became states: Texas and Hawaii. Texas declared its independence from Mexico on March 2, 1836 and was an independent nation for 9 years before it became part of the Union in 1845. Hawaii was annexed and became a territory in 1898. It became a state in 1959.
Texas was annexed in 1845 by the united states. this means Texas became a state in 1845.