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Texas Rising, starring Bill Paxton as Sam Houston, is a historical drama television series that retells the events leading up to the Texas Revolution and the formation of the Republic of Texas. Set in the 1830s, the series follows a group of Texan settlers, soldiers, and politicians as they fight for independence from Mexico.

The show features an ensemble cast that includes Adam Hicks as Turett Fincham, a young volunteer soldier; Brendan Fraser as Billy Anderson, a Texan Ranger with a tragic past; Chad Michael Murray as Mirabeau Lamar, a politician with grand ambitions; Christopher McDonald as Henry Karnes, a seasoned Texan Ranger; Cynthia Addai Robinson as Emily West, a slave who becomes an unexpected hero; Dillon Lane as Yancey Burns, a teenage soldier; Geoffrey Blake as George Hockley, a wealthy business owner; and Jake Busey as Samuel Wallace, a fierce and unpredictable fighter.

The series begins with the Battle of Gonzales, a small skirmish between Mexican soldiers and a group of Texan rebels who refuse to surrender their cannon. From there, tensions between the Texan settlers and the Mexican government escalate, leading to larger battles and ultimately the declaration of independence.

Throughout the series, viewers are introduced to a variety of historical figures, including Stephen F. Austin (played by Grant Bowler), Antonio L

Texas Rising is a series that ran for 1 seasons (18 episodes) between May 25, 2015 and on History