Mexico wanted to settle Texas itself, as it was worried about the French presence in the neighboring Louisiana - a settled Texas could work as a "border" between the two". In 1821, when Mexico became independent, it encouraged US-Americans to settle is, as their objective was increased settlement in the area (but not by French).
They generally feel that capitalism is harmful and leads to many of the ills of society, such as wealth inequality, poverty, industrial pollution, etc.
