Vázquez's expedition to Texas

The Vasquez expedition to Texas was an expedition by General Rafael Vásquez against the Republic of Texas in 1842.

The invasion
On March 5, 1842, Vásquez occupied San Antonio with approximately 700 men. The Texans, not being strong enough to control the city, evacuated without a fight when Vásquez demanded his surrender. He took San Antonio, raised the Mexican flag and declared Mexican laws into force.

Aftermath
Vásquez left on March 7 and crossed the Rio Grande back to Mexico;  His invasion was considered a looting or a guerrilla raid and was one of the events that led to the Somervell and Mier expeditions.