"The Six (or Seven) National Flags of Texas" Texas Favorite Tip by Stephen-KarenConn

Favorite thing: Since the first European exploration by Cortez in 1519, the flags of six different soverign nations have flown over most of the land which is today the state of Texas. They are:
Spain: 1519-1685; 1690-1821
France: 1865-1690
Mexico: 1821-1836
Republic of Texas: 1836-1845
Confederate States of America: 1861-1865
United States of America: 1845-1861/ 1865-Present

You will see these six flags being flown in various places around Texas in celebration of the state's heritage. There is a popular amusement park in Dallas called "Six Flags over Texas."

While many people are aware of the six flags that have flown over Texas, few know that for a brief period of time in the southern part of the state there were seven. The Republic of the Rio Grande, with its capital in Laredo, was established in early 1839. The short-lived nation held territory on both sides of the Rio Grande, but lasted for only about a year and a half, until the summer of 1840.

The flags in this photo are flying over DeLeon Plaza, on the square in downtown Victoria, Texas.

Six National Flags of Texas