Some Tejanos supported Texas independence because they felt marginalized and oppressed by the Mexican government. They believed that forming an independent Texas would provide them with greater opportunities for economic and social advancement. Additionally, some Tejanos resented the centralization of power in Mexico City and saw independence as a means to have more local control and decision-making. Lastly, some Tejanos were motivated by their desire to uphold the principles of self-government and individual liberties that they believed were being suppressed by the Mexican government.
