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Thursday, January 17, 2008



Texas State Flag


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The official state flag of Texas, called the Lone Star Flag, was adopted in 1845 when Texas became the 28th state of the United States. The colors represent bravery (red), purity (white), and loyalty (blue). The large white star was first used on Texas flags in the 1830's during the battles between Texas and Mexico.



State Capital: Austin


Largest City: Houston


Entered Union: December 29, 1845


Status: Texas was the 28th state in the USA and the 2nd biggest state


State Flower: Bluebonnet


State Tree: Pecan


State Bird: Mockingbird


State Song: "Texas, Our Texas"


State Nickname: The Lone Star State


State Motto: Friendship


Bordering States: Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma


Origin of the Name: The Caddo Indians of eastern Texas called their group of tribes the "Tejas," meaning "those who are friends"



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