In 1835 , an army under Mexican President Santa Anna entered its territory of Texas and abolished self - government .
Texas conventions in 1832 and 1833 submitted petitions for redress of grievances to overturn the restrictions , with limited success .
In 1835 , an army under Mexican President Santa Anna entered Texas ' territory Texas Texas and abolished self - government .
Texas conventions in 1832 and 1833 submitted petitions for redress of grievances to overturn the restrictions , with limited success .