Texas Missions

The Texas Missions were a series of religious and settlement efforts by Spanish Catholic missionaries from the late 1600s to the early 1800s. Their goal was to convert and introduce indigenous peoples to Christianity while establishing Spanish presence in Texas. These missions included churches, schools, and farmland, serving as both religious centers and community hubs. They helped Spain claim and control the region, balancing religious that influence with territorial ambitions. Over time, the missions influenced Texas’s culture and history, contributing to its diverse heritage and laying foundational aspects of the state’s development.