Stephen F, Austin was a well respected citizen among Texans. His success as an empressario gave him great credibility and his political policies were generally well received. Austin also had a great deal of experience and success negotiating relations between Anglo settlers and the Mexican government. The Texas delegates probably felt Austin’s relationship with Mexico would offer the greatest chance for success. They may have anticipated resistance, but probably did not expect Austin to be arrested.
Stephen F, Austin was a well respected citizen among Texans. His success as an empressario gave him great credibility and his political policies were generally well received. Austin also had a great deal of experience and success negotiating relations between Anglo settlers and the Mexican government. The Texas delegates probably felt Austin’s relationship with Mexico would offer the greatest chance for success. They may have anticipated resistance, but probably did not expect Austin to be arrested.
