Geography
Florida vs Texas: Statehood
Florida became a state before Texas.
National Rankings
Where They Rank Nationally
See where both states fall among all 50 states for statehood.
Florida
#27 · March 3, 1845 (#27)
Texas
#28 · December 29, 1845 (#28)
Best
Worst
10 Best States — Statehood
Lower is better
#1
Delaware
December 7, 1787 (#1)
Delaware
#2
Pennsylvania
December 12, 1787 (#2)
Pennsylvania
#3
New Jersey
December 18, 1787 (#3)
New Jersey
#4
Georgia
January 2, 1788 (#4)
Georgia
#5
Connecticut
January 9, 1788 (#5)
Connecticut
#6
Massachusetts
February 6, 1788 (#6)
Massachusetts
#7
Maryland
April 28, 1788 (#7)
Maryland
#8
South Carolina
May 23, 1788 (#8)
South Carolina
#9
New Hampshire
June 21, 1788 (#9)
New Hampshire
#10
Virginia
June 25, 1788 (#10)
Virginia
Selected states
#27
Florida
March 3, 1845 (#27)
Florida
#28
Texas
December 29, 1845 (#28)
Texas
Florida ranks 27th and Texas ranks 28th nationally for statehood.
Related context
Historical Context
The statehood order mirrors westward expansion and regional settlement history.
What this means
Florida vs Texas: Statehood in context
Florida's statehood is March 3, 1845 (#27), compared with December 29, 1845 (#28) in Texas. When the state was admitted to the Union and its admission order.
Florida
March 3, 1845 (#27)
Texas
December 29, 1845 (#28)
People also ask
Florida vs Texas Statehood — common questions
QWhat is Florida's statehood?
Florida's statehood is March 3, 1845 (#27).
QWhat is Texas's statehood?
Texas's statehood is December 29, 1845 (#28).
QWhich state has a lower statehood — Florida or Texas?
Florida became a state before Texas.
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Data source and freshness
Primary source
Data period
Historical reference data
Dataset reviewed
July 23, 2026
Method note
Historical or civic reference field.