Tejano vaqueros were very different from the Mexican vaqueros of central Mexico, both in their costumes and customs. Tejanos were very humble in their dress; their saddles, while being Mexican …

Oct 1, 2025 · The term Tejano refers to a person of Mexican descent living in Texas. With a history stretching back to Spanish colonization and early Mexican settlers, the Tejano identity represents a …

Nov 6, 2025 · Tejano, popular music style fusing Mexican, European, and U.S. influences. Its evolution began in northern Mexico (a variation known as norteño) and Texas in the mid-19th century with the …

6 days ago · San Antonio is a city that very much puts its Mexican American cultural blend on full display – visually, yes, but also sonically. Perhaps nowhere is that more apparent than in two particular …

A distinctive Tejano music began developing in the 1820s and 1830s with the unique confluence of peoples and cultures that came together during this time in Tejas: Indigenous, Spanish, Mexican, …

Back in 2016, our Founder and President, Mr. Rudi R. Rodriguez, was interviewed by AARP to talk about Texas Tejano’s efforts to promote and preserve Native Tejano heritage.

Jan 1, 1996 · Explore the term Tejano, its historical roots, cultural significance, and its evolution in Texas. Learn about the identity of Mexican Texans and their contributions to culture.

As in nearly every century of Texas history, the European-Spanish-Mexican-Tejano heritage is easy to see. Texas is, after all, not simply an Anglo United States' state, but also a former state of Mexico …

Tejano Voices View items in this exhibit While Tejanos - Texans of Mexican descent - were an important faction in the fight for independence in 1836, the Texas Revolution was largely led by Anglo …

People of Mexican descent who live in Texas, whether native or foreign-born, are generally referred to as "Tejanos" by Spanish speakers. The designation has been used since at least the 1820s.