In 1840, Moses Johnson, a prominent figure who had moved to Texas in the late 1830s, was elected as the mayor of Austin. He later went on to become the treasurer of the Republic of Texas, leaving a lasting impact on the political landscape of the state.
Moving forward to the 20th century, in 1918, the first Leanord Brothers store opened in Fort Worth, marking the beginning of a successful business that would become well-known in the region. Additionally, in 1934, the School Defense League was founded in San Antonio, with the aim of promoting educational opportunities for Mexican-American children in the state.