The Texas Revolution: Causes, Key Leaders, Battles & Primary Sources

Revolutionary Regime in Texas: The Consultation & General Council of 1835

The Consultation of 1835 created a provisional government led by a governor and General Council during the war against Santa Anna's dictatorship. This short-lived revolutionary regime became the predecessor of the Republic of Texas.

Texapedia StaffAugust 25, 2025

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The Texas Revolution: War for Independence from Mexico

Discover the real history behind the legendary 1835–1836 uprising—from “Come and Take It” to the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto.

Texapedia StaffJune 17, 2025

Declarations & Proclamations Primary Sources in Texas History The Texas Revolution

The Proclamation of the 1835 Consultation

Read the original 1835 proclamation from the Texas Consultation, issued during the Siege of Béxar to justify the Texas Revolution.

Texapedia StaffOctober 4, 2025

Biography Early Leaders of Texas The Texas Revolution

Juan Seguín: Tejano Leader of the Texas Revolution

Juan Seguín (1806–1890) was a Tejano political and military leader of the Texas Revolution, senator in the Republic of Texas, and later mayor of San Antonio.

Texapedia StaffAugust 27, 2025

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Santa Anna: The Villain of the Texas Revolution

Discover the full story of Antonio López de Santa Anna—military ruler, Mexican president, and the enduring villain of the Texas Revolution. Learn how his ambition shaped the fate of Texas and Mexico alike.

Texapedia StaffJune 12, 2025

Declarations & Proclamations Featured Texas Heritage The Texas Revolution

The Texas Declaration of Independence (1836)

Signed by 60 delegates from communities across Texas, the declaration severed political ties with Mexico and proclaimed the creation of a sovereign republic.

Texapedia StaffJune 13, 2025

Primary Sources in Texas History The Texas Revolution Treaties & Agreements

The Treaty of Velasco

The Treaty of Velasco marked the formal end of armed conflict during the Texas Revolution. Read the full text and background.

Texapedia StaffJuly 8, 2025

Legal History Mexican Texas (1821–1836)The Texas Revolution

The Collapse of Mexican Federalism and the Road to Texas Independence

The Texas Revolution had its roots not only in cultural differences, but also in a broader constitutional crisis that reshaped the Mexican republic.

Texapedia StaffJune 14, 2025

Historic Letters & Memoirs Primary Sources in Texas History The Texas Revolution

Stephen F. Austin’s 1836 Wartime Plea

Written after the fall of the Alamo but before San Jacinto, this letter documents the high drama and desperation of the separatist cause during Santa Anna's invasion of Texas.

Texapedia StaffJune 15, 2025

Geography & Demographics Military History The Texas Revolution

Map of Battles of the Texas Revolution

Timeline and detailed campaign map of the Texas Revolution, tracing the major military movements and battles.

Texapedia StaffJune 18, 2025