He commanded the Texas Army.
The War of 1812 and the War for Texas Independence.
He commanded the Army of Texas.
Because he ommanded the Texas Army
He was the Commander in Chief of the Texas Army.
Because he ommanded the Texas Army
He wanted the Independence of Texas validated.
Yes, Sam Houston was the commanding general of the victorious rebel army in the Texas War of Independence, and victor of the Battle of San Jacinto which effectively ended the war.
He was the Commander in Chief of the Texas Army and the viictor at the Battle of San Jacinto.
He was a lawyer, politician and soldier and was the Commander in Chief of the Army of the Republic of Texas.
He was wounded three times during his service in the War of 1812 and headed the Texas Army in the War for Texas independence.
He played a critical role as the Commander in Chief of the Army of the Republic of Texas.