"Six flags over Texas" is the slogan used to describe the six sovereign countries that have had control over some or all of the current territory of the U.S. state of Texas: Spain, France (1685–1690), Mexico (1821–1836), the Republic of Texas (1836–1845), the United States, and the Confederate States (1861–1865).
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)
Six different flags that have flown over Texas
Display of the Six Flags in Austin, Texas
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, formerly Six Flags Theme Parks, Inc., is an American amusement park corporation, headquartered in Arlington, Texas. It has properties in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Six Flags owns the most theme parks and waterparks combined of any amusement-park company and has the seventh highest attendance in the world. The company operates 27 properties throughout North America, including theme parks, amusement parks, water parks, and a family entertainment center. In 2019, Six Flags properties hosted 32.8 million guests.
The Six Flags & Texas Railroad at Six Flags Over Texas (2007)
On August 29, 2005, Six Flags New Orleans was severely damaged by Hurricane Katrina, leading to its closure.
Six Flags AstroWorld was demolished after its closure in 2005.
Six Flags closed Kentucky Kingdom in 2010, after failing to negotiate a lease agreement for the park