The discovery of a gusher at Spindletop in this state began a massive oil boom in the early 20th century.
In this state, a major geologic discovery resulted from the partnership of Pattillo Higgins and the Croatian born engineer Anthony Lucas. The Jaybird-Woodpecker war was fought between two factions of this state's Democratic Party, whose white-only primary system was the subject of four Supreme Court Cases. This state created a sovereign wealth fund to fund higher education in 1876. The US's second antitrust law and a state railroad commission were set up in this state by Governor James Hogg, who succeeded (*) Sul Ross. The exploration of salt domes in this state by "wildcatters" led to the creation of boom towns such as Beaumont. The discovery of a gusher at Spindletop in this state began a massive oil boom in the early 20th century. For 10 points, name this state where industry spurred the growth of Galveston, Dallas, and Houston.
In this state, a major geologic discovery resulted from the partnership of Pattillo Higgins and the Croatian born engineer Anthony Lucas.
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