Lone Star

The Lone Star Flag was officially adopted as the national flag of the Republic of Texas on December 10, 1836, just a few months after Texas gained independence from Mexico. The flag was designed by Dr. Charles B. Stewart, who was a member of the Texas Congress and the designer of the Great Seal of the Republic of Texas.

The design of the flag features a vertical blue stripe on the left side, symbolizing loyalty, with a single white star in the center, representing Texas as an independent state. The remaining two-thirds of the flag consists of horizontal stripes: the top stripe is white, symbolizing purity, and the bottom stripe is red, symbolizing bravery.

After Texas was admitted to the United States as the 28th state in 1845, the Lone Star Flag became the state flag of Texas. The current design and proportions of the flag were officially adopted by the Texas Legislature in 1933. However, the basic elements and symbolism of the flag have remained unchanged since its original adoption as the flag of the Republic of Texas.