"Texas , Our Texas "

Texas , Our Texas ! All hail the mighty State!

Texas, Our Texas ! So wonderful so great!
Boldest and grandest, withstanding ev'ry test
O Empire wide and glorious, you stand supremely blest.

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Texas , Our Texas ! Your freeborn single star,
Sends out its radiance to nations near and far,
Emblem of Freedom! It sets our hearts aglow,
With thoughts of San Jacinto and glorious Alamo.

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Texas, dear Texas ! From tyrant grip now free,
Shines forth in splendor, your star of destiny!
Mother of heroes, we come your children true,
Proclaiming our allegiance, our faith, our love for you.            

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God bless you Texas!  And keep you brave and strong,
That you may grow in power and worth, throughout the

ages long.

 
God bless you Texas !  And keep you brave and strong,
That you may grow in power and worth, throughout the ages long.

Texas State Flower - Bluebonnet

The Alamo - San Antonio, Texas

¹RECITING PLEDGE. If the pledge to the state flag is recited, each person who is present and:
(1) not in uniform should: (A) face the state flag and stand at attention with the person's right hand over the heart; (B) if wearing a head covering that is easy to remove, remove that head covering with the right hand and hold it at the person's left shoulder, with the person's hand over the heart; and (C) recite the pledge; or
(2) in uniform should remain silent, face the flag, and make the military salute

OCCASIONS AT WHICH PLEDGE MAY BE RECITED. The pledge of allegiance to the state flag may be recited at any:
(1) public or private meeting at which the pledge of allegiance to the United States flag is recited; and
(2) state historical event or celebration

ORDER OF RECITATION. The pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States should be recited before the pledge of allegiance to the state flag if both are recited. 

Note:  On June 16, 2007 Governor Rick Perry signed into law the change to the Pledge to include "one state under God".

As in the Texas Our Texas State Song, the inclusion of "God" into the state's official statutes continues to be a controversial element in the separation of state and church of the United States Constitution.  Ironically,  it was the churches that demanded originally in the US Constitution that this separation would be guaranteed.  During the McCarthy era a radical element decided that money and oaths to offices should have sworn statements to "God" and "In God We Trust" printed on US currency.

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