Coahuila Y Tejas

State s of the newly established United Mexican States under its 1824 Constitution .

During its short life, it had two capitals: first Saltillo , and then Monclova (the dispute between the two rivals is dealt with in greater depth at the latter city's article).

For administrative purposes, the state was divided into three districts: Béxar (the entire area covered by Tejas), Monclova (northern Coahuila ), and Río Grande Saltillo (southern Coahuila).

It remained in existence until the adoption of the , today the State Of Texas .

Both Coahuila and Texas seceded from Mexico because of Santa Anna's attempts to centralize the government, with Texas forming the Republic of Texas and Coahuila joining with Nuevo Leon , and Tamaulipas to form the short-lived Republic Of The Rio Grande .

SEE ALSO

Mexican Texas

Republic Of The Rio Grande

EXTERNAL LINKS

Coahuila y Tejas: From liberal federalism to centralista dictatorship

Compendium of Mexican Constitutions (in Spanish)

See an 1833 ''Map of the state of Coahuila and Texas / W. Hooker, sculpt.'' hosted by the Portal to Texas History .

Laws and Decrees of Coahuila and Texas from Gammel's Laws of Texas, Vol. I. hosted by the Portal to Texas History .

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