Why was the Mexican government concerned about the white settler population in Texas?

A It knew that white settlers outnumbered Mexican settlers, which could cause it to lose control of Texas.

B It feared the white settlers would use up all the natural resources, leaving none for Mexican settlers.

C It realized that there were so few white settlers in Texas that it would lack enough settlers to maintain the land.

D It realized that white settlers were unable to afford the $100 cost of 4,500 acres of land, so few would move to Texas.