Plain and simple racism.
Many Texans wanted to remain an independent Country and many Washington Politicians did not wish to bail Texas out of debt or to solve the Commanche and Mexican conflicts for them without a Quid Pro Quo.
A whole group of people are never all good or bad. Please specify which group of Texans or their leadership that you wish to ask about along with the particular timeframe or relevant events.
healthier, better educated citizens
it influences policy by making citizens wishes clear it makes the political process more democratic by having citizens voice their concerns
I'm Mexican and I don't get any grants for that! I wish!
Anything Mexican. Especially enchiladas.
I wish!
Mexico's wish for Independence triggered by the Grito de Dolores.
Rather centrist. She is not in favor of a blanket amnesty to all illegal aliens, but does not wish them all deported. She is in favor of a path to citizenship in which a process was laid out allowing illegal aliens to become citizens.
The process of naturalization concerns legal aliens in the United States who wish to become citizens. There is a series of classes along with language skills that help a person prepare for a test about the history of the United States.
In Mexican Spanish, you can say "Feliz AƱo Nuevo" to wish someone a happy new year.
A Republic and I wish we still had one in America.