Answer:
In 1690, Spanish missions spread to East Texas after news surfaced of La Salle's French settlements in the area. The Spanish settlers there encountered the Caddo Indians, who they called “Tejas” derived from the Caddoan word “Tay-yas”, meaning friend).
Explanation:
So the Spanish encountered Caddo indians and also French settlers in Texas.
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