Active in politics in Texas, he was a signer of the Texas declaration of Independence in 1836, and later helped draft the Constitution of the Republic of Texas, which he signed in March of 1836, eight months before his death.
Active in politics in Texas, he was a signee of the Texas declaration of Independence in 1836 and he designed the flag of the Republic of Texas. He helped draft the Constitution of the Republic of Texas, which he signed in March of 1836, eight months before his death.