1. Immigration Restrictions: Mexico introduced stricter immigration regulations, limiting the number of American immigrants allowed to enter Texas and requiring them to obtain passports and comply with specific guidelines.
2. Military Presence: The Mexican government increased military presence in Texas to monitor American settlements, prevent further immigration, and maintain control over the region.
3. Settlement Laws: Mexico enacted laws to discourage further settlement by Americans, including the Law of April 6, 1830, which prohibited further immigration from the United States.
4. Land Distribution Policies: Mexico revised its land distribution policies, making it more difficult for Americans to acquire land in Texas. This included canceling empresario contracts that had previously granted Americans significant amounts of land.
5. Customs and Taxation: Mexico implemented stricter customs regulations and increased taxation on American goods, creating economic constraints for American settlers in Texas.
6. Discrimination: There was widespread discrimination against Americans and other non-Mexican settlers, including restrictions on their religious practices and cultural expressions.
These measures aimed to limit the influence and presence of Americans in Texas, but ultimately, they contributed to the increasing tensions between the Mexican government and the American settlers, eventually leading to the Texas Revolution and gaining independence in 1836.