Ted Cruz: “Texas was an independent nation between 1836 and 1845.”

“By the way, the church was founded. Do you know the story? Do you know when the church was founded? No. So the church was founded. I don't know the exact year, but Texas was an independent nation between 1836 and 1845. And First Baptist Church of Houston was founded somewhere in that nine year period. I don't remember the year.” (22:40–22:45)

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