Texas

Texas
Country	United States
Adopted	January 25, 1839
Proportions	2:3

The flag of Texas, also called the Lone Star Flag, consists of a blue vertical stripe at the hoist, and two equal horizontal stripes in the remaining area, the top stripe white, and the bottom stripe red. The blue stripe is one-third the length of the flag. In the center of the blue stripe is a white five-pointed star.

The true designer of the flag remains unidentified. Some suggest that Charles B. Stewart may have designed the flag or created the illustration used by the Third Congress when adopting the legislation for it. However, Stewart's drawing appears to closely resemble a tracing of Peter Krag's artwork, including the inverted signature of President Lamar.

The current flag was officially adopted on January 25, 1839. The current, revised colors were re-adopted on August 31, 1933.

Symbolism

The blue stands for loyalty, white for purity, and red for bravery, the single (lone) star symbolizes the state's fight for independence, and represents ALL of Texas and stands for our unity as one for God, State, and Country.

The red and white stripes trace back to the Republic of Fredonia. Formed through an alliance between Anglo settlers and Native American tribes, its flag featured red and white stripes to represent these two groups. Though the rebellion failed, it inspired the Texas Revolution.

The "lone star" predates the flag and symbolized Texan solidarity during the push for independence from Mexico. A similar star appeared on the "Burnet Flag," influenced by the Republic of West Florida's flag. Today, the lone star symbolizes Texas' independent spirit and is the origin of its nickname, "The Lone Star State."

History

1836-1839

1839-1879

1879-present

2001 NAVA survey

The flag scored 8.13 in the 2001 NAVA survey, and was ranked as the 2nd best flag, behind New Mexico.

Flag Colors

Color	Color Name	HEX	Color of
	White	#ffffff	White stripe, lone star
	Red (NCS)	#BF0D3E	The red stripe
	Cool Black	#00205B	The canton

Nickname

• The Lone Star

Trivia

• The white and red stripe on the flag resemble Poland.
• Texas is the second flag which is inspired by the US flag, the other one being Liberia.
• It is one of two state flags that were once used for the flag of a country, the other being Hawaii.
• Aside from the three flags used for Texas, there were four other flags used by other countries in Texas.
  • These being, Spain, France, Mexico, and the Confederate States of America.

Gallery

The six flags over Texas at the Alamo, being (from left to right) United States, Republic of Texas, Confederate States of America, Mexico, France, and (though historically inaccurate) Castile and León