Flag of Texas

State of Texas
The Lone Star Flag
UseCivil and state flag Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagSmall vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagReverse side is mirror image of obverse sideFlag can be hung vertically by hoisting on a normal pole, then turning the pole 90°
Proportion2:3
Adopted
  • January 25, 1839 (by the Republic of Texas)
  • Readopted: August 31, 1933
  • (De facto use 1879–1933)[1]
DesignOne-third of the hoist is blue containing a single centered white star. The remaining field is divided horizontally into a white and red bar.
Designed byUnknown[2]

The Lone Star Flag[a] is the official flag of the U.S. state of Texas. The flag, flown at homes and businesses statewide, is highly popular among Texans and is treated with a great degree of reverence and esteem within Texas. Along with the flag of Hawaii, it is one of two state flags to have previously served as a national flag of an independent country.[3] In 2001, the North American Vexillological Association surveyed its members on the designs of the 72 U.S. state, territorial, and Canadian provincial flags and ranked the Texas flag second, behind New Mexico.[4]

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  2. ^ Vexillological Assn. of the State of Texas. "The Stewart Myth". Archived from the original on October 24, 2018. Retrieved May 12, 2013.
  3. ^ E. Joe Deering (September 21, 2009). Lovin' That Lone Star Flag. Texas A&M University Press. pp. 1–7. ISBN 978-1-60344-148-3.
  4. ^ Archive.org copy of now-offline NAVA survey results


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