Six National Flags of Texas

Texas Under Spain
The first flag of what is now Texas belonged to the European nation Spain from 1529 to 1685 and from 1690 to 1821. The red and gold striped flag shows a lion of Leon and a castle on a shield surmounted by a crown.

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Texas Under France
The second flag belonged to France from 1685 to 1690. . The French flag features a bunch of French Royal symbols of forts and ships on a white background.

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Texas Under Mexico
The third flag belonged to Mexico from 1685 to 1690. The Mexican flag has an eagle, snake, and cactus on a background of green, white, and red bars.

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Republic of Texas
The fourth flag belonged to the Republic of Texas from 1836 to 1845. This flag later became the state flag. The flag is red, white, and blue with a lone star.

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Texas Under the Confederate States of America
The fifth flag belonged to the Republic of Texas from 1861 to 1845. The flag contains three red and white bars along with stars.

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Texas Under the United States of America
The sixth flag belonged to the United States of America from 1845 to 1861 and from 1865 to the present. The flag contains 13 red and white strips and 50 stars on a blue background.