Local Courts Established

Law passed by Republic of Texas providing for fifty-six Rangers to patrol and protect settlers from Indian attack.
Each man usually signed on for a three month term. On December 14th, legislature of Republic of Texas created Gonzales County as the First County Court organized with B.D. McClure as Chief Justice (same area as DeWitt Colony). San Antonio and Victoria were also incorporated. The City of Gonzales was incorporated by Republic of Texas. Population of Texas estimated to be 58,500.