The first Texans dressed themselves in animal skins and simple coverings of woven plants fibers. The footwear worn by prehistoric Texans were made from fibers woven into thick platforms and resembled sandals. Some lived in hide covered tepees but for the most part they slept on grass mats in a lean-to covered with tall grass. Their migration patterns were influenced by the weather and food was only difficult to find during a drought or late freeze. The Indians rarely went without food because of the abundance of resources. They took small animals like rabbits

The Jumand of the Trans-Pecos farmed and lived in the valley of the Rio Grande and are thought to be the most western edge of the Pueblo Indians. The area during this time was much different in climate than today and could support crops. They farmed in the canyon and raised maize, beans, squash and tobacco with great success. They were among the first to be influenced by the contact with Cabeza de Vaca other than those along the coast.

The social structure of the Texas Indians is similar to that of other areas. The men hunted for food and protected the group from harm while they traveled. The women were responsible for tending the fire, caring for the children, made clothing and packed and unpacked the camp. They used dogs, the only animal they domesticated at the time, to carry the supplies for the camp. They were fitted with travois that dragged on the ground behind them and were loaded with as much as the animal could carry. When women gave birth they would go away from the camp with other women for the event. The mortality rate was very high and the ones who made it were very sturdy individuals. Burials were dependent on the area and the surrounding land. While in the plains they used shallow graves and in rocky areas they used caves.

The Caddo Indians lived in the eastern part of Texas and were the most advanced tribe found in this area during the time period. They lived in villages where they were farmers and their culture resembled the mound builders in the southeastern US. They grew pumpkins, tobacco, maize, beans and a variety of other vegetables. Their language was similar to the Indians

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