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Texas Rising

A depiction of the rise of Texas from the Battle of the Alamo to San Jacinto. A story told through the lives of the men who gave everything up to defend an infant country from a ruthless Dictator and Native Americans, and paved the way for the Republic of Texas to emerge.

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Cast & Crew See All

Bill Paxton
Sam Houston
Jeffrey Dean Morgan
'Deaf' Smith
Olivier Martinez
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

From the Ashes

Mon, May 25, 201593 mins

Following the defeat at the Alamo, the Texas Rangers, battle for revenge against Santa Anna.

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Awards

  • 2015 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Sound Editing for a Limited Series, Movie or a Special - nominated
  • 2015 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music - nominated
  • 2015 - OFTA Television Award - Best Costume Design in a Non-Series - nominated
  • 2015 - OFTA Television Award - Best Visual Effects in a Non-Series - nominated

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