Under Mexican rule, Texas was formally known as Coahuila y Tejas. This designation reflected its status as a combined state within the newly formed Mexican federation.
Evolution of the Name
Initially, when Mexico gained independence, the territory of Texas continued to be referred to as the province of Tejas, similar to its previous Spanish administration. A significant change occurred with the ratification of the 1824 Constitution of Mexico. This constitution established a federal structure for the nation.
As a result of this new federal system, the individual province of Tejas was administratively joined with the neighboring province of Coahuila. This merger led to the creation of a single, larger state within the Mexican federation.
The table below illustrates how these provinces combined to form the new state:
| Component Province | Joined With | Resulting State Name |
|---|---|---|
| Tejas | Coahuila | Coahuila y Tejas |
Therefore, after the 1824 Constitution, what we now know as Texas became an integral part of the Mexican state of Coahuila y Tejas. This period is often broadly referred to as "Mexican Texas" in historical contexts.
