How did governor Sam Houston feel about Texas seceding from the union?

He refused it, because he believed that it's an act of treason and didn't wanted to accept it as a governor. Because he was removed from his office. He decided to move himself away from politics and died on the country side in 1863.

Explanation:

Sam Houston, one of the most famous historical figures in 19th Century refused the secession, but furthermore refused to help Union in fighting the Confederates. He didn't wanted to participate in the bloodshed, as he was someone who fought for the unification of States, not its dissolution.

the correct answer is history and tradition.

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