I believe texas was a Spanish colony.
No
He wanted to bring the first colony to Texas. he is an agent hired (not the spy kind of agent more like businessmen) by Mexico to bring in settlers to Mexico especially from America. in exchange, Mexico would give the settlers land, but they must become Mexican citizens, follow Mexican law, and become catholic.
The first American to establish a colony in Texas was Stephen F. Austin, who received a land grant from the Mexican government. He founded the first successful Anglo-American colony in Texas in 1821. Austin is often referred to as the "Father of Texas" for his role in encouraging settlement in the region.
To fulfill his dream; to establish a colony in Texas.
On the death (1821) of his father, Moses Austin, he took over a grant to bring U.S. settlers into Spanish Texas. ... Was leader of that colony.
he demanded this because this attracted more settlers to settle in Texas
La Salle established a French settlement in the state of Texas. The colony was Fort St. Louis and it was established in 1685.
The colony established by Stephen F. Austin is the most recognized colony. Mexico wanted Texas settled and allowed Austin to move approximately 300 families to what is now the Austin, Texas area.
Stephen F. Austin established the first American Colony in Texas. He led 300 families there on approval of the Mexican government. A few years later, he was allowed to bring 1,700 more families into the colony.
Stephen Austin and his father Moses Austin. Moses died before he could establish it so his son finished it for him
Stephen F. Austin was initially a Mexican citizen when he settled in Texas, which was then part of Mexico. He played a crucial role in the colonization of Texas by American settlers and worked with the Mexican government to establish a successful colony. However, after Texas declared independence from Mexico in 1836, Austin became a citizen of the Republic of Texas and later the United States when Texas joined the Union in 1845.