Alabama–Coushatta Tribe of Texas

The Alabama–Coushatta Tribe of Texas (Alabama: Albaamaha–Kosaatihaha, Coushatta: Albaamoha–Kowassaatiha) is a federally recognized tribe of Alabama and Koasati in Polk County, Texas, United States. These peoples are descended from members of the historic Muscogee or Creek Confederacy of numerous tribes in the Southeastern U.S., particularly Georgia and Alabama.

Alabama–Coushatta Tribe of Texas
Albaamaha–Kosaatihaha
Albaamoha–Kowassaatiha
Indian reservation
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Alabama–Coushatta Reservation
Location in Texas
Coordinates: 30°42′49.89″N 94°40′22.97″W
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyPolk
Established1854
Government
 • TypeTribal council
 • ChiefDonnis B. Battise
 • Tribal Council ChairmanRick Sylestine
 • Tribal Council
Council Members
  • Nita Battise
  • Yolanda Poncho
  • Ronnie Thomas
  • Rolando Poncho
  • David Battise
  • Melanie Battise
Area
 • Total4,593.7 acres (1,859.0 ha)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total679
 • Density95/sq mi (37/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Central Time Zone)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (Central Daylight Time)
Area code936
Websitehttps://www.alabama-coushatta.com

They are one of three federally recognized tribes in Texas. As of 2022, the tribe has over 1,200 members with 589 residing on the Texas reservation.

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