Some Tejanos supported Texas independence because they felt marginalized and excluded from political and economic power by the American settlers. They believed that by supporting independence, they could have a chance to establish their own political and social rights within a new nation. Additionally, some Tejanos may have been motivated by a desire to protect their Mexican identity and culture against the growing dominance of American influence in Texas. Economic factors, such as the potential for greater land ownership and economic opportunities, may have also influenced some Tejanos' support for independence.
