History of Spanish & Mexican Texas — Texas History Trust

The history of Texas from Spanish colonization to statehood includes the following events: Spanish colonization The Spanish colonized Texas in the 18th century. In 1519, Spanish explorer Alonso Álvarez de Pineda led an expedition that mapped the coast of Texas along the Gulf of Mexico. Spain claimed the area of present-day Texas as part of their territory. Mexican War for Independence In 1821, the Mexican War for Independence severed Spain's control over its North American territories, including

Spanish Colonial Era in Texas | Influence, Settlements & Legacy