The influence of Spain and Mexico -- The immigration policy of Mexico -- Immigration program of the Republic -- The Texas Bureau of Immigration -- Immigration policies after 1875 -- The matter of internal improvements -- Initial improvement measures -- The state undertakes a program -- Railroad-building policy of the Republic -- The state of Texas and the railroads -- The role of land grants -- Changing policies and programs -- What did the state receive -- The issue of public ownership -- Government regulation adopted -- The Texas Railroad Commission -- Summary and conclusions
