After winning independence from Mexico in 1836, Texas .

Remembering how badly the Texans had been defeated at the Alamo, on April 21, 1836, Houston's army won a quick battle against the Mexican forces at San Jacinto and gained independence for Texas. ... He continued to serve as senator and governor after Texas became part of the United States in 1845.

congress has authority over financial and budgetary matters, through the enumerated power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the united states. the constitution also grants congress exclusively the power to appropriate funds.

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