Under the leadership of Governor Edmund J. Davis, Texas became one of the first Southern states to require school attendance (option b).
Governor Edmund J. Davis served as the governor of Texas during the Reconstruction era following the Civil War. One of his major accomplishments was the establishment of the first statewide system of public education in Texas. He signed the Education Act of 1870, which required all children between the ages of six and eighteen to attend school. This was a significant step towards ensuring that all Texans had access to education, regardless of race or socioeconomic status. By requiring school attendance, Governor Davis aimed to improve the overall education and literacy levels of the state, which he saw as critical for its long-term success and growth.
~~~Harsha~~~