Tejanos (/ teɪˈhɑːnoʊz / tay-HAH-nohz, [2] Spanish: [teˈxanos]) are descendants of mostly Native Americans, but also Texas Creoles and Mestizos who settled in Texas before its admission as …

May 25, 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 …

Dec 16, 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 …

Through the inspiring stories of prominent Tejano figures and the histories of iconic symbols and traditions, we come to understand the importance of Mexican Americans in Texas history.

Tejanos are individuals of Mexican descent who were born or have long-standing ties to Texas. Their history is deeply interwoven with the state, particularly during the period of the Republic …

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.

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, …