The Influence of Spanish Law in Texas
Texas’ legal system is based on Anglo-American foundations, but there are vestiges of Spanish law.
editorJune 21, 2024
Map of American Indian Tribes in Texas in the 1700s
Historical territories of Native tribes in Texas, including the Comanche, Caddo and others
The Bourbon Reforms in New Spain
In the 18th century, Spain launched the Bourbon Reforms, a sweeping set of political, economic, military, and religious policies directed at modernizing its empire. Named after the Bourbon dynasty that came to power after 1700, these reforms aimed to centralize authority, improve efficiency, and counter growing challenges from Britain, France, and…
editorJune 16, 2025