Despite inhabiting Texas since Spanish rule,African Americans made up no more than twelve percent of the Texas population prior to 1836 due to

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Prior to 1836, Texas was still under Mexican rule and the Mexican government was vocally opposed to slavery, which kept the number of enslaved African Americans in Texas relatively low. It wasn't until after Texas gained independence in 1836 and was eventually annexed by the United States that the institution of slavery grew significantly in the state.

Despite Inhabiting Texas Since Spanish Rule,African Americans Made Up No