Seal of Texas
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The seal of Texas was adopted through the 1845 Constitution of Texas, and was based on the seal of the Republic of Texas, which dates from January 25, 1839.
Texas state historical coat of arms (illustrated, 1876)
Seal of Travis County
Six flags over Texas
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"Six flags over Texas" is the slogan used to describe the six countries that have had control over some or all of the current territory of the U.S. state of Texas: Spain, France, Mexico, the Republic
Seal of Texas
…words, "TEXAS ONE AND INDIVISIBLE"; over the entire shield, centered between the flags, is a white five-pointed star. The flags on the seal are the "six flags over Texas", of the six nations that have had sovereignty over some or all of the current territory of Texas. The original seal pictured in the 1961 act represented…
Six different national flags that have flown over Texas; clockwise from top: flag of the United States, flag of Texas, flag of the Confederate States of America, flag of the Kingdom of France, flag of Mexico, and flag of New Spain
Six coats of arms displayed under the Texas State Capitol Dome (from left to right: Spanish, French, Mexican, Republic of Texas, Confederate States, and United States)
Display of the Six Flags in Austin, Texas