Lone Star Junction
Lone Star Junction: The Texas State Flag
Some history and facts about the state flag of Texas.
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Lone Star Junction: The Texas State Flower: Bluebonnet
Some facts about the bluebonnet, which is the state flower of Texas.
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Lone Star Junction: The Texas State Gemstone: Blue Topaz
Some facts about blue topaz, which is the state gemstone of Texas.
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Lone Star Junction: The Texas State Seal (Obverse and Reverse)
Some history and facts about the state seal of Texas.
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Lone Star Junction: The Texas State Tree: Pecan
Some facts about the pecan tree, which is the state tree of Texas.
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Lone Star Junction: The Texas State Insect: Monarch Butterfly
Some facts about the monarch butterfly, which is the state insect of Texas.
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: Evolution of the Texas Flag
Explains the history of the Texas state flag.
Other
Texas Online: Texas
Facts about the state of Texas, its history, government, state symbols, and its capitals and capitol buildings.
Ducksters
Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: Texas
Kids learn facts and geography about the state of Texas including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.
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United States Courts: Facts and Case Summary Texas v. Johnson
Facts and case summary for Texas v. Johnson, 491 U.S. 397 (1989). Flag burning constitutes symbolic speech that is protected by the First Amendment.
Bill of Rights Institute
Bill of Rights Institute: Texas v. Johnson
This Landmark Supreme Court Cases and the Constitution eLesson focuses on a case involving expressive conduct, and what is for many a deeply cherished symbol of America, the U.S. flag. In a closely divided (5-4) ruling, the Supreme Court...