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Where is Texas? The Texas motto is … Friendship!” Texas, O Texas! Your freeborn single star, Sends out its radiance to nations near and far, Emblem of Freedom! it set our hearts aglow, With thoughts of San Jacinto and glorious Alamo. A Glance Back in Time… Between 1519 and 1865, Texas was claimed by six countries including Spain, France, Mexico, the Confederate State of America, the United States of America, and, itself. It was its own country for a time, called the Republic of Texas. This history led to the naming of the popular modern-day amusement park, Six Flags Over Texas. The Six National Flags of Texas Texas Under Spain. 1519-1685; 1690-1821 Texas as a Republic. 1836-1845 Texas Under Mexico. 1821-1836 Texas Under France. 1685-1690 Texas as a Republic. 1836-1845 Texas in the US. 18451861; 1865-Present Did you know? When Texas was part of Mexico it was part of the state Coahuila y Tejas. The flag of this state had two stars on it, so when Texas gained it's independence in 1836 they retained the same flag design, minus one star. This represents Texas' split from Mexico and it also gave Texas the nickname "The Lone Star State." Texas got this nickname in April 21, 1836. Texas state was the lone star republic when it was the Republic of Texas and is now the Lone Star State. "The Father of Texas" Stephen Fuller Austin came to Texas to seek a life and fortune. Instead, he exhausted both in the service of Texas. To him alone belongs the well deserved title, "The Father of Texas." The Texas State Symbols The Texas state flag The state seal of Texas Texas State Flower - Bluebonnet Texas State Bird – Mockingbird Texas State Small Mammal - Nine-Banded Armadillo Texas State Large Mammal – Longhorn Texas State Insect - Monarch Butterfly Texas State Tree - Pecan Tree The biggest cities in Texas Houston Texas t is home to some of the largest cities in the United States, including Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio. However, believe it or not, the majority of first-time visitors coming to Texas head to the major cities. San Antonio Austin Dallas For Worth Interesting facts about Texas The smallest skyscraper in the world is located in Wichita Falls, Texas just up the highway 140 miles northwest from Dallas. Officially listed as the world's smallest skyscraper for decades, the structure is actually only 410 inches tall. According to legend a scam artist drew up plans for the building to lure in investors, not telling them that it was scaled in inches instead of feet. Reunion Tower is a 561 ft (171 m) observation tower and one of the most recognizable landmarks in Dallas. It is the 15th tallest building in Dallas. At night, the globe at the top of the building is illuminated with 259 custom LED fixtures and are controlled by various computergenerated patterns and colors. The globe is also used for special events, such as lit green for St. Patrick's Day or blue for World Autism Day. The Riverwalk is one of the most visited places in all of Texas and the greater San Antonio area has a world of fun and exciting things to do and see. San Antonio and the Riverwalk feature luxurious hotels, delicious dining and restaurants, exciting theme parks, attractions, great nightclubs, nightlife and entertainment.