The Convention of 1836 was a significant meeting held in Texas from March 1 to March 17, where delegates gathered to discuss the future of Texas amid rising tensions with Mexico. This assembly aimed to declare Texas' independence and establish a government. Key figures, including Sam Houston and Stephen F. Austin, played crucial roles in the discussions. During the convention, the delegates drafted the Texas Declaration of Independence, formally declaring Texas a separate nation from Mexico. They also created a temporary government and appointed leaders to guide the new republic. This event marked a pivotal moment in Texas history, leading to the eventual establishment of the Republic of Texas.