What is the total number of missions in colonial texas

The total number of missions in colonial texas is twenty-six.

Missions were built between 1632 and 1793 by Spanish friars that had traveled north from Mexico into the area that is now the state of Texas.

Missions and presidios (military forts) were the Franciscan friars means to spread the Catholic faith by converting the native Indians, with the Spanish colonial government blessing, in an attempt to spread Spanish influence and claiming territory.