On June 19, 1980, Texas became the first U.S. state to officially recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday. The legislation was spearheaded by State Representative Al Edwards, who advocated for the formal acknowledgment of the historical significance of June 19th. This recognition paved the way for other states to follow suit in honoring Juneteenth. Wikipedia
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