This flag is a former version of Texas.
Version used 1835–1839
Version used 1836–1839This flag
Lone Star Flag adopted
The Republic of Texas adopted the blue, white, and red Lone Star Flag as its national flag.
Became the state flag
When Texas joined the United States, the Republic’s national flag became the state flag.
Official status lapsed
The 1879 revision of Texas statutes repealed the flag law, though the Lone Star Flag continued in de facto use.
Official status restored
Texas restored the Lone Star Flag’s official status and enacted a detailed description of its design.
Flag description revised
A new law specified the flag’s proportions, star size and position, and colors.
