Where was Sam Houston during the Alamo?

During the Battle of the Alamo in March 1836, Sam Houston was in the vicinity of Gonzales, Texas, where he was mobilizing the Texian army to confront the Mexican forces. He was appointed as the commander-in-chief of the Texian Army and had decided to retreat and gather reinforcements rather than engage in a direct confrontation at the Alamo. His strategic decision ultimately led to a more organized and effective response to Santa Anna's forces later on, culminating in the victory at the Battle of San Jacinto.