Texas State Flag
| A short history of the Texas State flag | In the USA, Texas was the largest state until Alaska's admission in 1959. The first flag appeared when Texas was a republic. It consisted of a blue field with a large white star containing the name. The color of the star was changed to gold in December 1836, and lasted until January 1839, which was when the current flag was adopted. In 1845 when Texas joined the Union, a maritime version had the colors laid horizontally with the star in the center and a naval ensign closely followed the Stars and Stripes until both were abolished. The origin of the single star cannot be confirmed, however it is thought it derives from the Bonnie Blue Flag used in 1810 by the settlers in West Florida and described in the section on Mississippi. The single star is the only emblem on the state seal, and appears on the light blue disc encircled by a wreath of live branches and oak leaves. The seal was adopted in 1839, and in 1961 was given a reverse side showing the coat of arms designed by Mrs. Farnsworth, and taken up by the legislature after presssure from the Daughters of the American Revolution. The shield on the arms shows the scene at the Alamo, Vince's Bridge, and the Gonzales cannon, together with six flags, the Lone Star and motto -"Texas One and Indivisable". |
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A short history of Texas (The Lone Star State) |
The second largest state is Texas. Part of Mexico until 1836 when it was able to secede, and form an independent republic. Texas was admitted to the Union on December 29, 1845 and seceded from the Union on January 28, 1861. It was re-admitted in 1870. |
| Area of Texas | 266,807 sq. miles |
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Capital |
Austin |
| Major Products | Oil, gas, cotton, maize, livestock |
| State Motto | Friendship |
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Texas Outdoor Flags
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Beautiful high quality flags for mounting on most outdoor flagpoles. Made in the USA!
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Texas Stick Flags
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Texas Indoor Flags
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Beautiful high quality nylon flags with a sleeve and tab for mounting to an indoor flag set (click here for mounting sets). Finished with spanish gold fringe. Made in the USA!
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