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Country of Origin

Tejas

Push Factors

They were Spanish settlers born in Texas.

Pull Factors

They came to Texas as soldiers, settlers, and priests.

Where They Settled

Southern part of Texas along the San Antonio and Guadalupe Rivers.

Method of Travel

They originally lived in the region prior to it becoming the state of Texas.

Culture Integration

They are descendents of Spanish and Mexicans, Catholic church, Mexican food.

Present Day Texas Presence

Most Tejanos are located in Southern Texas.

Evidence of Culture

Food, known as Tex-Mex, and music.

Current Events

Tejano festivals are celebrated throughout southern Texas.