Texas Declaration of Independence

The Texas Declaration of Independence was adopted on March 2, 1836, by delegates at the Convention of 1836 in Washington-on-the-Brazos. This declaration formally proclaimed Texas's separation from Mexico, marking a pivotal moment in the Texas Revolution.12

The revolution was fueled by growing discontent among Texian colonists, many of whom were Anglo-American settlers, with the centralist policies of Mexican President Antonio López de Santa Anna. Key events leading to the declaration included skirmishes between colonists and Mexican troops, the imprisonment of Stephen Austin, and the famous siege of the Alamo. The war culminated in the Texan victory at the Battle of San Jacinto on April 21, 1836, which secured Texas's independence and led to the establishment of the Republic of Texas.12