The Texas Patriots were the Anglo (settlers of American origin) and Tejano (Texans of Mexican origin) pioneers as well as the indigenous tribes who fought during the Texas Revolution against the government of Mexico from 1835 to 1836. The war began when the Mexican government began to pass laws restricting immigration from the United States. The Texas Revolution had various underlying factors such as the lack of representation for settlers in the Mexican government and the abolition of slavery in Mexico, while Texas settlers were allowed to keep slaves. Tensions between the settlers and the Mexican government continued to escalate until war finally broke out in October 1835.
Some notable individuals who fought for the Texas Patriots include:
- Sam Houston: General and first president of the Republic of Texas
- William Barret Travis: Commander at the Alamo
- James Fannin: Commander at the Battle of Coleto
- Davy Crockett: Frontiersman and politician who died at the Alamo
- Juan Seguín: Tejano leader and military officer
The Texas Revolution ended with the signing of the Treaty of Velasco in 1836, which established the Republic of Texas as an independent nation. The Texas Patriots' victory in the war is celebrated annually on March 2, Texas Independence Day.
