Texian

Texian is a historical demonym for residents of the region of Texas, especially during the era when Texas was under Mexican rule and during the Texas Revolution and the Republic of Texas (1836–1845). The term distinguished its inhabitants from people in other parts of Mexico or the United States. It was used by Anglo-American settlers and by some Tejanos, and appears in contemporary newspapers, letters, and government documents as "Texian" or "Texians." The origin is linked to Texas, which derives from Tejas, the Spanish form of a Native American term used for the region by the Caddo or Hasinai peoples; the English demonym Texian was formed from Texas.

In practice, "Texian" is most closely associated with the pre-statehood period. After Texas joined the United States in 1845, the term largely fell out of everyday use, and "Texan" became the standard demonym for residents of the state. In historical writing, the distinction is sometimes kept to emphasize the pre-statehood identity and the Texas independence movement; in other contexts, "Texan" is used indiscriminately for residents across different eras. The term should not be confused with Tejano, which refers specifically to Mexican-descended residents of Texas.