the Texas Rangers. He was the first president of the Republic of Texas and later served as Governor of the State of Texas. Sir Robert Houston, descended from a Renfrew branch of the family, was a prominent Victorian ship owner who was created a baronet of the United Kingdom. He is credited with developing the theory of convoys first used during the Boer War. Twentieth century A living member of the clan, Josh Houston, has taken up the case with the Court of the Lord Lyon to be instated as the Chief of the Houston Clan. The Court has yet to reach a decision. Motto Motto: In Tempus ("In Time"). See also Houston, Renfrewshire Scottish Clan References External links Archive of Myclan.com Houston Houston