They continued through Texas 's time as part of Mexico , when more Europeans and Anglo - Americans arrived , to the subsequent declaration of independence by the Republic of Texas .
These conflicts began when the first wave of European - American settlers moved into Spanish Texas .
settlers continued through Spanish Texas 's time as part of Mexico , when more Europeans and Anglo - Americans arrived , to the subsequent declaration of independence by the Republic of Texas .
These conflicts began when the first wave of European - American settlers moved into Spanish Texas .