Grand Lodge

In March 1835 the first Masonic meeting was held in Texas for the purpose of establishing a lodge in Texas. Six Masons met under an oak tree near the town of Brazoria. They applied to the Grand Lodge of Louisiana for a dispensation to form and open a Lodge. A dispensation was issued and later a charter. This first Texas lodge was called Holland Lodge No. 36. It was named after then Grand Master of Masons in Louisiana, John Henry Holland. Anson Jones was the first Worshipful Master of Holland Lodge No. 36, now Holland Lodge No. 1. The charter was brought by John M. Allen and given to Anson Jones just prior to the battle of San Jacinto.

Two more Texas lodges were formed, also given dispensation and charter by the Grand Lodge of Louisiana. They were: Milam Lodge No. 40 in Nacogdoches, and McFarland Lodge No. 41 in San Augustine. Both were formed in 1837. These two lodges, together with Holland Lodge No. 36, sent representatives to meet in Houston and established the Grand Lodge of the Republic of Texas. The convention elected Anson Jones the first Grand Master of Masons in Texas. It should be noted that Anson Jones was the fourth and final President of the Republic of Texas, prior to becoming a state.

Today there are over 90,000 Masons in Texas and more than 900 lodges. How we have grown since 1837! We look forward optimistically to the future of Masonry in Texas and trust that its proud heritage will be built upon in the years to come in ways that will continue to serve and honor the great State of Texas of which we are a part.

Biography of W. David Counts, Jr.

Submitted by Erik X Briseño on Wed, 2010-02-17 21:47

W. David Counts, Jr.

Grand Master

December 6, 2008 – December 5, 2009

Biography of Grand Master Orville L. O'Neill

Submitted by Erik X Briseño on Sat, 2010-01-30 10:15

ORVILLE LEE O’NEILL
Grand Master
December 5, 2009 - December 4, 2010

2010 District Instructors

District Number	Name

District 1-A	Donald R. Power
District 1-B	John D.

2010 District Deputy Grand Masters

District Number	Name

District 1-A	Morris J.

2010 Grand Lodge Officers

Submitted by Erik X Briseño on Sun, 2009-12-27 21:01

Elected Officers

Merry Christmas from Walter Rogers, Grand Junior Warden

Submitted by walter w. rogers on Tue, 2009-12-22 19:01

Grand Lodge

To The Brethren Of Texas

How Good And How Pleasant It Is For Brethren To Dwell Together In Unity !!! My lady Miss Ardith and I wish to thank each and everyone of you for the confidence you have placed in us,we pledge our best efforts in fulfilling that trust.

Merry Christmas from Grand Master Orville O'Neill

Submitted by Erik X Briseño on Tue, 2009-12-22 17:14

It is my wish that each of you has a happy holiday season and that each and everyone of you will take time to slow down and recharge their batteries and begin 2010 with renewed vim and vigor and resolve to not just attend Lodge more regularly but to contribute to the activities already in place or begin new ones.

I hope to have the chance this year to have fun and see all of you down the road as I travel across this Great State.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Orville O’Neill
M:.W:. Grand Master

Season's Greetings from Gene Carnes, Deputy Grand Master

Submitted by Gene Carnes on Tue, 2009-12-22 17:14

Grand Lodge

To all the Masons of Texas and their families:

This is the time of the year we celebrate Christmas and Hanukkah. For the Christian faith it is the time to celebrate the birth of Jesus and for the Jewish faith a time to celebrate rededication and the Festival of Lights.

Happy Holidays from the Grand Secretary's Office & Grand Lodge Museum

Submitted by Tom Guest on Tue, 2009-12-22 17:13

To the 875 Lodges and 94,223 Masons and their families in the Grand Lodge of Texas, the Grand Secretary's staff and the Masonic Library & Museum staff wishes each of you a Happy Holidays. May peace and contentment be your constant companion during this season.

With the warmest personal regards, I remain

Sincerely and fraternally,

Tom Guest

Grand Secretary

Biography of Grand Master Thomas F. Griffin

Submitted by brucewhammond on Mon, 2009-12-21 21:25

THOMAS F. GRIFFIN
GRAND MASTER OF TEXAS MASONS - 2008

Upcoming Events

Master Masons Degree - Killeen Lodge #1125 Thursday, 11 March 2010 - 6:00 pm
Grand Master's Conference - Tyler (Registration-9 AM) Saturday, 13 March 2010 - 10:00 am
GM at Cowboy Lodge - Houston Sunday, 14 March 2010 - 11:00 am
Cornerstone Leveling - Zephyr Field House Monday, 15 March 2010 - 10:00 am
Official Visit - 6th District Monday, 15 March 2010 - 6:00 pm

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