[1] On February 13, 1897, ten persons convened to discuss the creation of a nonprofit to promote Texas state history.

[2] George Pierce Garrison, chair of the University of Texas history department, led the organizational meeting establishing the association on March 2, 1893.

In addition to Roberts, TSHA charter members included Guy M. Bryan, Anna Pennybacker, Bride Neill Taylor, and Dudley G.

[7] Ford could not be placated and after yelling at Taylor, "Madam, your brass may get you into the association, but you will never have the right to get in under that section as it stands," his amendment to create "lady members" was unanimously defeated by the others at the meeting.

[8] The other charter members viewed Ford's departure as detrimental, counting on his political influence to help support the group.