The primary factor that allowed settlers to establish a colony in Texas was the Mexican government's invitation for Americans to settle in the region. In 1820, the Mexican government passed the Law of April 6, which encouraged North American farmers and ranchers to relocate to Texas. This law, along with subsequent policies, offered land grants and other incentives to attract settlers. The Jones and Company, a group of American entrepreneurs, received the first colony contract in 1822, which allowed them to bring settlers to Texas. Additionally, the Mexican government's desire to develop and populate the sparsely settled territory, as well as create a buffer against Native American tribes, motivated the establishment of colonies in Texas.
