when did the spanish authorities cease ownership in this state?
By 1820
Spanish Texas
1820 
who was originally organizing the effort to bring settlers into texas in 1820 Colonel Pedro de Rivera y Villalón who is this mentioned person? UNANSWERABLE was the state of texas ruled by spanish authorities? Yes, Spain had claimed ownership of the territory in 1519 did the spanish authorities try to establish colonies in that state prior to 1519? No, Spain did not attempt to colonize the area until after locating evidence of the failed French colony of Fort Saint Louis in 1689. what was the reason that the spanish authorities had difficulties in settling in that state? French colony was a threat to Spanish mines and shipping routes was this state raided by the native americans when the spanish authorities claimed ownership? After discovering San Antonio, the Apache began repeatedly raiding the area to steal livestock, especially horses.
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Spanish Texas [SEP] End of Spanish period
He was forced to change his mind in 1820 as the only way to avert a military coup. During this time of turmoil, it was unclear who actually governed the colonies: Joseph I, the shadow government representing Ferdinand VII, the colonial officials, or revolutionaries in each province. The Mexican War of Independence began in 1810 at the instigation of Miguel Hidalgo. Fearing that the revolution would reach colonial Texas, governor Manuel María de Salcedo ordered the Texas borders closed to all foreigners. He was soon reversed by his uncle, the Commandant General. Revolutionaries soon overthrew and imprisoned Salcedo, and a new government was established in Texas.