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Nevertheless, change is unavoidable even for Texas, and the TX state flag has continued to shift throughout history. Maberry, Robert Jr. (2001). Texas Flags. College Station: Texas A&M University Press. ISBN 978-1-58544-151-8. The Texas flag has two horizontal stripes, one white and one red. These stripes represent the state’s history as a part of both Spain and Mexico. The white stripe represents the peace and harmony between those cultures, while the red stripe represents the bravery and courage of Texans throughout history.

The flag must be flown the right side up – with the white stripe on top, except for cases of distress.

Meaning of Texas State’s Flag Colors & Symbols

The blue stripe on the Texas flag represents loyalty. It signifies the allegiance that Texans pledge to their home state, which is known for its fierce pride and commitment to its communities. “Loyalty” is a trait treasured by many Texans, as it stands for faithfulness and steadfastness to one’s beliefs and commitments. The population of the new state was quite small at first, and there was a strong mix between the English-speaking American settlers who dominated in the state's eastern/northeastern portions and the Spanish-speaking former Mexicans ( Tejanos) who dominated in the state's southern and western portions. Statehood brought many new settlers. Because of the long Spanish presence in Mexico and various failed colonization efforts by the Spanish and Mexicans in northern Mexico, there were large herds of Longhorn cattle that roamed the state. Hardy by nature, but also suitable for slaughtering and consumption, they represented an economic opportunity many entrepreneurs seized upon, thus creating the cowboy culture for which Texas is famous.

Mexico’s green, white, and red tricolor flag was ubiquitous during the country’s occupation of Texas, although various other unofficial flags were flown too. Many settlers, rebelling against Mexico’s settlement in Texas, embraced their own symbolic banners representing self-appointed republics. During Spanish colonial rule, in the 18th century, the area was known as Nuevas Filipinas (' New Philippines') and Nuevo Reino de Filipinas ('New Kingdom of the Philippines'), [26] or as provincia de los Tejas ('province of the Tejas'), [27] later also provincia de Texas (or de Tejas), ('province of Texas'). [28] [26] It was incorporated as provincia de Texas into the Mexican Empire in 1821, and declared a republic in 1836. The Royal Spanish Academy recognizes both spellings, Tejas and Texas, as Spanish-language forms of the name of the U.S. state of Texas. [29] It’s clear that every element of the Texas flag serves important symbolism in honoring Texan values and identity while paying homage to its past and present endeavors.When handling or folding the Texas flag, it’s important to do so with care and respect. Here are some tips: The Texas flag should only be flown at half-staff upon the death of certain government officials or military members, as designated by the governor. As with all flags, flying the Texas flag upside down indicates distress or mortal danger. This is why it’s incredibly important to avoid flying the flag upside down when there’s no impending threat to avoid causing any unnecessary panic. While most can spot the iconic Texas flag from miles away, not all know the meaning behind for which it stands. From the symbolic colors and honorable lone star, to the history behind the idea, there is much to learn and respect about the flag that represents the character, qualities, and culture of Texas!

Not all Texans favored secession initially, although many of the same would later support the Southern cause. Texas's most notable Unionist was the state governor, Sam Houston. Not wanting to aggravate the situation, Houston refused two offers from President Lincoln for Union troops to keep him in office. After refusing to swear an oath of allegiance to the Confederacy, Houston was deposed as governor. [110] Around 2,000 Texans served in the Union Army, with a large contingent of recent German immigrants in Texas Hill Country being a Unionist stronghold. [111] a rectangle that: (1) has a width to length ratio of two to three; and (2) contains: (A) one blue vertical stripe that has a width equal to one-third the length of the flag; (B) two equal horizontal stripes, the upper stripe white, the lower stripe red, each having a length equal to two-thirds the length of the flag; and (C) one white, regular five-pointed star: (i) located in the center of the blue stripe; (ii) oriented so that one point faces upward; and (iii) sized so that the diameter of a circle passing through the five points of the star is equal to three-fourths the width of the blue stripe. [5] History and adoption [ edit ] Lone Star Flag, flying on the Houston Ship Channel tour boat, on April 2, 2016 Between 1519 and 1685, Texas was a Spanish colony. In turn, the state’s official flag was the familiar red and yellow-striped flag of Spain that we know today. For the next six years, Texas was ruled by the Kingdom of France and flew its blue and gold fleurs-de-lys flag. From 1690 to 1836 Many flags used by municipalities, counties, and other entities in Texas use the same basic scheme as the Texas flag. When Europeans arrived in the Texas region, several different cultures of Native peoples, divided into many smaller tribes, were living there. The language families present in the state were Caddoan, Atakapan, Athabaskan, Coahuiltecan, and Uto-Aztecan, in addition to several language isolates such as Tonkawa. Uto-Aztecan Puebloan and Jumano peoples lived neared the Rio Grande in the western portion of the state and the Athabaskan-speaking Apache tribes lived throughout the interior. The agricultural, moundbuilding Caddo controlled much of the northeastern part of the state, along the Red, Sabine, and Neches River basins. [32] [33] Atakapan peoples such as the Akokisa and Bidai lived along the northeastern Gulf Coast, whereas the Karankawa lived along the central coast. [34] At least one tribe of Coahuiltecans, the Aranama, lived in southern Texas. This entire culture group, primarily centered in northeastern Mexico, is now extinct. It is difficult to say who lived in the northwestern region of the state originally. By the time the region came to be explored, it belonged to the fairly well-known Comanche, another Uto-Aztecan people who had transitioned into a powerful horse culture, but it is believed that they came later and did not live there during the 16th century. It may have been claimed by several different peoples, including Uto-Aztecans, Athabaskans, or even Dhegihan Siouans. [ citation needed]This margin existed until Laurasia and Gondwana collided in the Pennsylvanian subperiod to form Pangea. This is the buried crest of the Appalachian Mountains– Ouachita Mountains zone of Pennsylvanian continental collision. This orogenic crest is today buried beneath the Dallas– Waco–Austin–San Antonio trend. [168] The Texas flag bears a striking resemblance to the American flag. Both flags have three horizontal stripes, with the top and bottom stripes in blue and the middle stripe in white. The similarity is not accidental. Texas was once a part of Mexico and was granted independence in 1836. The Texan government wanted to establish a flag that would show its connection to the United States, and decided to use the same colors as the American flag, with a single white star to symbolize Texas’s independence. Proper Display and Use of the Texas Flag They went about with a firebrand, setting fire to the plains and timber so as to drive off the mosquitos, and also to get lizards and similar things which they eat, to come out of the soil. In the same manner they kill deer, encircling them with fires, and they do it also to deprive the animals of pasture, compelling them to go for food where the Indians want. [48] The actual designer of the flag is unknown. [1] Some claim that Charles B. Stewart of Montgomery, Texas, is either the designer of the flag or drew the image used by the Third Congress when enacting the legislation adopting the flag. [8] [9] However, Stewart's drawing "looks suspiciously like a tracing of the Peter Krag art, including the upside down signature of President Lamar". [6] Colors and symbolism [ edit ]

The Chilean flag is also sometimes referred to as Le Estrella Solitaria, which, when translated to English, means The Lone Star. The difference between the two flags’ designs is quite subtle. The Chilean flag has the same colors and design as the Texas flag. In 1839, the same year that the Lone Star Flag was adopted, the Texas Congress passed a resolution stating that “the national flag shall be composed of a blue field with a single white star, and with stripes of white and red, the proportion of the flag being a width of two-thirds of its length.” This design remained in use until 1879, when the current Texas flag was adopted. There are a lot of fascinating things about Texas, this includes the state’s flag and the history associated with it.Due to its size and geologic features such as the Balcones Fault, Texas contains diverse landscapes common to both the U.S. Southern and the Southwestern regions. [14] Although Texas is popularly associated with the U.S. southwestern deserts, less than ten percent of Texas's land area is desert. [15] Most population centers are in areas of former prairies, grasslands, forests, and the coastline. Traveling from east to west, terrain ranges from coastal swamps and piney woods, to rolling plains and rugged hills, to the desert and mountains of the Big Bend. Further information: Ordinance of Secession, Confederate States of America, and Texas in the American Civil War The flag of the Freedonian Rebellion (circa 1827) is a rebellion flag that is worth mentioning because it’s highly symbolic. The red and white parallel bars with the inscription “independence, liberty and justice” stood for a union between Indians and Anglos against Mexican rule.

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