2. Texas Symbols Texas is a land of rich history and culture. Its symbols represent a people who are as diverse as the land is vast.

3. The State Flag Lone Star Symbol of loyalty, independence, bravery, and strength Official flag of the Republic of Texas in 1839

4. Mockingbird Legend has it that Texas chose the mockingbird because the bird is "a fighter for the protection of his home, falling, if need be, in its defense, like any true Texan...“ Can Mimic up to 200 songs and imitate sounds of other animals The State Bird

5. The Bluebonnet Blue as Can Be State flower There are six species of bluebonnets- and there were six flags over Texas Found along roadsides Looks like a woman’s sunbonnet

6. The State Tree Pecan Tree Native pecan trees have shown to be an estimated 150 years old Can grow an average of 70-100 feet tall!

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