<p>There has been one, and only one, assassination of a Texas state official and it happened in 1903.  It occurred in the State Capitol building, the same one you can visit today.  Hear about a disgruntled employee, a letter, and a gun in the latest episode of Wise About Texas.</p>
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There has been one, and only one, assassination of a Texas state official and it happened in 1903. It occurred in the State Capitol building, the same one you can visit today. Hear about a disgruntled employee, a letter, and a gun in the latest episode of Wise About Texas. Share Post Share

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