The first Christian language in Texas was Spanish. We did take the Republic from Mexico.
There has long been that stress in Texas. Most Texas patriots did speak at least some Spanish.
That said, I listen more than I speak in all languages.
/johnny
I am surprised at your attitude.
Golly gee.
I learn something new every day.
I wasn't aware that the Republic of Texas ever "belonged" to Mexico.
In fact, if history serves me, during that unsettled period, it wasn't clear who represented "Mexico."
Not quite! May be you need to do more research.
Even Wikipedia says, "República de Texas) was an independent sovereign nation in North America."
In a manner of speaking.
From Travis McGee's chronology of the area, after the Mexicans overthrew the Spanish, they were unable to project much influence over the northern reaches of their "territory".