1. Developments in Mexico

2. Teran Report of 1828
Manuel Mier y Teran was sent by Mexican Government to investigate colonies in Texas
Findings of unruly and aggressive whites

3. Report Cont’d. Recommendations for Mexico:
Station more Mexican soldiers in Texas
Colonize Mexican nationals in Texas (create Mexican cities)
Bring more Catholics into Texas
Paranoia of Mexican Government
Report freaked government out!
Consider an immigration ban in Texas (Mexicans only)

4. Law of April 6, 1830
All empressario contracts not completed are now void
More military posts and Mexican settlers
All immigration from the United States banned!

5. Colonization Continues Regardless
Galveston Bay and Land Company
Led by Lorenzo de Zavala and David G. Burnett
Selling a scam (land)
Southeast Texas
Made $10 million

6. This is an actual contract that Zavala and Burnett tricked people into signing.