List of ambassadors of the United States to Texas
| Charges d'Affaires of the United States to Texas | |
|---|---|
Seal of the United States Department of State | |
Incumbent since August 9, 1845Position abolished | |
| Nominator | The president of the United States |
| Inaugural holder | Alcée Louis la Branche as Chargé d'Affaires |
| Formation | March 7, 1837 |
| Final holder | Andrew Jackson Donelson as Chargé d'Affaires |
| Abolished | August 9, 1845 (Annexation of Texas) |
The United States recognized the Republic of Texas, created by a new constitution on March 2, 1836, as a new independent nation and commissioned its first representative, Alcee La Branche as the chargé d'affaires in 1837. The U.S. never sent a full minister (the term "ambassador" was not in use) to Texas, but a series of chargés represented the government in Austin until Texas joined the Union in 1845.