<P> The Texas Flag Code assigns the following symbolism to the colors of the Texas flag: blue stands for loyalty, white for purity, and red for bravery . The code also states that the single (lone) star "represents ALL of Texas and stands for our unity as one for God, State, and Country ." </P> <P> The idea of the single red stripe and single white stripe actually dates back to the short - lived Republic of Fredonia, a small state near modern Nacogdoches which seceded from Mexico in 1826 before being forcibly re-integrated . The new state was formed through an alliance between local Anglo settlers and Native American tribes and the Fredonian flag used a white and red stripe to symbolize the two ethnic / racial groups from which the state was formed . Though this rebellion ultimately failed it served as an inspiration to the later Texas Revolution . </P> <P> The idea of the "lone star" is, in fact, an older symbol predating the flag which was used to symbolize Texans' solidarity in declaring independence from Mexico . A similar lone star was on the "Burnet Flag," which was resembled the flag of the short - lived Republic of West Florida . The "Lone Star" is still seen today as a symbol of Texas' independent spirit, and gave rise to the state's official nickname "The Lone Star State ." </P> <P> The pledge of allegiance to the state flag is as follows: </P>

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