Texas (1839–1879)

Timeline

This flag is a former version of Texas.

1. 1835

   to 1839
   

   Version used 1835–1839

2. 1836

   to 1839
   

   Version used 1836–1839

3. 1839

   to 1879
   

   Lone Star Flag adoptedThis flag

   The Republic of Texas adopted the blue, white, and red Lone Star Flag as its national flag.

   texas.gov · tshaonline.org · wikipedia.org

4. 1845

   Became the state flag

   When Texas joined the United States, the Republic’s national flag became the state flag.

   wikipedia.org

5. 1879

   Official status lapsed

   The 1879 revision of Texas statutes repealed the flag law, though the Lone Star Flag continued in de facto use.

   tshaonline.org · wikipedia.org

6. 1933

   Official status restored

   Texas restored the Lone Star Flag’s official status and enacted a detailed description of its design.

   tshaonline.org · wikipedia.org

7. 1993

   Flag description revised

   A new law specified the flag’s proportions, star size and position, and colors.

   tshaonline.org · texas.gov

8. Now
   Current flag