Texas Info
The Republic of Texas declared its independence from Mexico on March 2, 1836 and was recognized by the United States a year later in 1837. Texas is both second in population and square miles, compared to California and Alaska, respectively. Please click on the state symbols to learn more!
State Motto
Friendship was adopted as the Texas state motto in February 1930. The motto was most likely chosen because the name of Texas or Tejas was the Spanish pronunciation of the local Indian tribe’s word teyshas or thecas meaning friends or allies. (Where Texas Became Texas)
State Bird
The Northern Mockingbird was adopted as the Texas state bird in 1927. The Mockingbird can sing up to 200 songs including the songs of other birds and sounds from insects and amphibians. (Where Texas Became Texas)
State Flower
The universal sign that spring has sprung in Texas is the first sighting of bluebonnets on the roadside. While Texas has many beautiful wildflowers, the official favorite is far and above the bluebonnet. (Office of the Texas Governor)
State Tree
The pecan tree (Carya illinoensis) was designated the official state tree of Texas in 1919 (the pecan was also adopted as the state health nut and pecan pie is the official state pie of Texas). (State Symbols USA)
