Why did Mexican officials arrest Stephen F. Austin? He suggested that Texans form a new state government.
He insulted Santa Anna during one of their meetings.
He brought cholera to Mexico City.
He encouraged the United States to declare war on Mexico.

He suggested that Texans form a new state government

Explanation:

Believing that he was pushing for Texas independence and suspect that he was trying to incite insurrection, Austin was arrested by the Mexican government in January 1834 in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico. He was taken to Mexico City and imprisoned. No charges were filed against him as no court would take jurisdiction.

basic principles: federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, judicial review, representative democracy, limited government, rule of law, individual rights and responsibilities, consent of the governed, majority rule, popular sovereignty, equal protection.