Pledge to the Texas Flag---adopted in 1933 and changed in 1965 to
delete the phrase "Flag of 1836." Texas had no flag in 1836.
State Motto---"Friendship." adopted in 1930.
State Tree---"Pecan." adopted in 1919.
State Flower--- "Bluebonnet." adopted in 1901.
State Bird--- "Mockingbird." adopted in 1927.
State Small Mammal--- "Armadillo." adopted in 1995.
State Song---"Texas Our Texas." adopted in 1929. (click on title for lyrics.)
State Dish---"Chili." adopted in 1977.
State Fish---"Guadalupe Bass." adopted in 1989.
State Folk Dance---"Square Dance." adopted in 1991.
State Fruit---"Texas Red Grapefruit." adopted in 1993.
State Gem---"Texas Blue Topaz." adopted in 1969.
State Grass---"Sideoats Grama." adopted in 1971.
State Seashell---"Lightning Whelk." adopted in 1987.
State Large Mammal---"Longhorn Steer." adopted in 19xx.
State Air Force---"Confederate Air Force." adopted in 1989. Located at Midland International
Airport.
State Musical Instrument---"Guitar." adopted in 1997.
