Texas native Bill Paxton says he was 'destined' to play legendary Lone Star State soldier and politician Sam Houston, because he is his 'first cousin five generations removed'

Bill Paxton revealed he is related to legendary Texas icon Sam Houston. Paxton, 60, will play Houston in History Channel's new series Texas Rising
The show focuses on the Texas Revolution.
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