The Daughters of the Republic of Texas

The Daughters of the Republic of Texas Founded in 1891, The Daughters of The Republic of Texas is the oldest patriotic women’s organization in Texas and one of the oldest in the nation.
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During the summer of 1891, in her father’s law library, a site in Galveston, Texas, that is now known as the “Cradle,” Miss Betty Ballinger and her cousin, Miss Hally Bryan, conceived the idea of perpetuating forever the memory of the Texas pioneer families and soldiers of the Republic of Texas by forming an association of their descendants. The two cousins then traveled to Houston, where they shared their thoughts with fourteen other ladies at the home of Mrs. Andrew Briscoe on the afternoon of November 6, 1891. At that meeting, they formed the organization that is known today as The Daughters of the Republic of Texas. The Charter of The Daughters of the Republic of Texas was filed in the Department of State on March 9, 1895. The Daughters of the Republic of Texas is a genealogical organization with one hundred and six chapters divided into ten districts. Each chapter is a part of the larger organization and must operate within the framework of Bylaws established by the Association.

With thanks to hostess chapters: Texana Chapter of Edna James Walker Fannin of VictoriaDistrict VII group photos from we...
09/13/2026

With thanks to hostess chapters: Texana Chapter of Edna
James Walker Fannin of Victoria

District VII group photos from weekend meeting:

Happy Sunday morning! Yesterday, the Daughters of District VII met in Victoria for the second day of their annual meetin...
09/13/2026

Happy Sunday morning! Yesterday, the Daughters of District VII met in Victoria for the second day of their annual meeting. Those gathered listened to reports given by Board of Management officers & Committee chairs who had driven in from different parts of Texas. Glen Dives, Exhibition & Collection Manager of the Museum of the Coastal Bend, was the keynote speaker. His topic: “Life & Expeditions of Robert LaSalle.” After a day filled with learning, Daughters enjoyed visiting old friends, meeting new friends and shopping!
A wonderful Texas day!

September 17- all are invited!
09/11/2026

September 17- all are invited!

09/11/2026

Save the Date!

President General Ora Jane Johnson & Past President General Carolyn Raney made a quick snow-cone stop in Cameron enroute...
09/11/2026

President General Ora Jane Johnson & Past President General Carolyn Raney made a quick snow-cone stop in Cameron enroute to Victoria. Meanwhile, Daughters from different parts of Texas are arriving in Victoria & gathering at the Museum of the Coastal Bend.

Daughters from the Alsatian Pioneers DRT Chapter have arrived in Victoria! So much fun to see everyone from District VII...
09/11/2026

Daughters from the Alsatian Pioneers DRT Chapter have arrived in Victoria! So much fun to see everyone from District VII- these Daughters are from Castroville.

DRT’s Board of Management wrapped up yesterday; and this evening many board members will be heading to Victoria for the ...
09/11/2026

DRT’s Board of Management wrapped up yesterday; and this evening many board members will be heading to Victoria for the District VII meeting.
Thank you to all our Daughters who gift us with their time!❤️

The DRT Board of Management enjoyed watching our President General Ora Jane Johnson welcome District Representative Shel...
09/09/2026

The DRT Board of Management enjoyed watching our President General Ora Jane Johnson welcome District Representative Shelly Lane to the Board. Since assuming office, Ora Jane has gifted new officers with a “Enjoy the Journey” bracelet. ❤️

09/09/2026
Anniversary of the Galveston Hurricane of 1900- one hundred and twenty six years ago:
09/08/2026

Anniversary of the Galveston Hurricane of 1900- one hundred and twenty six years ago:

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