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Though President Lamar put money aside land for a public school system during the Republic of Texas, little to no progress had been made in education. There wasn't a public school system when Texas finally became a state. Most Anglo American children went to private schools created by the churches. These schools were just a one room log building. In 1854 the governor signed a law that set aside $2 million for a special school fund. Only a few were established. Seven institutes and colleges were also created during this time. The fund is worth $20 billion today.