Hispanic Heritage

For hundreds of years, Texans have enjoyed the benefits of Hispanic cultural influence. Texas was once part of Mexico and Spain, after all.

Pictured: Devotion candles at the Don Pedro Jaramillo Shrine in Falfurrias.
Credit: Bob Parvin

Si Se Puede!

Hispanics were among the original Texans, including prominent leaders such as José Antonio Navarro and Juan Seguín, and we are a better nation for their contributions. Our Hispanic heritage is a fluid one, growing in size and influence and adapting alongside the rest of Texas to a much larger and more culturally varied world. We in Texas take pride in our distinct cultures, illustrating to the rest of the nation the importance of embracing many voices. We also love to flaunt the fact that our Fiesta season is absolutely the best month-long party in the country.

About Hispanic Cultures in Texas

The Hispanic Influence

Texans today are fortunate to live in a place where two cultures meet. We are the recipients of lively Hispanic heritage that has given us vibrant celebrations, delicious cuisine, nationally recognized entertainers, and influential politicians that help define and elevate our state's profile on the world stage.


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Guides, Tours, y Más

Download the Hispanic Texans: Journey from Empire to Democracy travel guide.

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En Español

Descargue la guía, Texas Hispano: Viaje Desde El Imperio Hasta La Democracia (PDF). Toda la información de la guía es español.

Descargue la Guía

Travel along with the Hispanic Texans: Journey from Empire to Democracy mobile tour, featuring images, videos, first-person interviews, maps, and useful visitor information for exploring historic sites across Texas.

Explore the Mobile Tour

Read more about Spanish Texas and Mexican Americans in the Handbook of Texas Online.

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Explore Hispanic Heritage Sites and Attractions

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