The Spanish had an incredibly positive impact on the development of Texas in many different areas such as religion, architecture, engineering, food, livestock (cattle, horses, and mules), and language. Most of these developments still exist in today’s society. Some of the religions the Spaniards introduced to the Indian people were Catholicism and Christianity. Missions, priests and churches were also part of the traditions that were introduced to the Texas Indians.
Spanish architectural concepts were also implemented by those in Texas, including the addition of patios, tile floors and roofs, arched windows and doorways, door hardware, carved wooden doors, and towers ironwork. These features embraced the uniqueness of the Spanish culture.
Spanish architectural concepts were also implemented by those in Texas, including the addition of patios, tile floors and roofs, arched windows and doorways, door hardware, carved wooden doors, and towers ironwork. These features embraced the uniqueness of the Spanish culture.