Its original charter was granted by the Republic of Texas ( prior to statehood ) in 1845 as the female department of Baylor University .
UMHB 's history dates to the time before Texas became a U.S. state .
UMHB 's original charter was granted by the Republic of Texas ( prior to statehood ) in 1845 as the female department of Baylor University .
UMHB 's history dates to the time before Texas became a U.S. state .