The Treaties Of Velasco

From Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast by The Alamo

May 14, 2026 · 26 min · Episode 132

About this episode

The episode discusses the Treaties of Velasco and their significance in ending the Texas Revolution.

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 132: The Treaties Of Velasco May 14, 1836. On this day 190 years ago, the Texas Revolution ended – not with the firing of a weapon, but with the stroke of a pen. We reveal how the Treaty of Velasco brokered peace between Texas and Mexico, why a secret, private treaty was also signed that day, and how Santa Anna played both governments’ self-interests to broker his own survival. Featuring historian and author Dr. Stephen Hardin. See...

People in this episode

Host: The Alamo

Guest: Dr. Stephen Hardin

Topics covered

Texas Revolution
Treaty of Velasco
Santa Anna
historical treaties
peace negotiations

Keywords

Texas Revolution
Treaty of Velasco
Santa Anna
historian
peace treaty

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Texas, Mexico