Texas Symbols

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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.
• Enjoy this presentation on Texas symbols!

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The Cowboy Hat

• Life on the Open Range
• Represents the historical importance of the Texas
  cowboys
• As popular today as at any point in Texas history

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The Texas Longhorn

• Perfect Animal for the State
• Strong
• Bold
• Unique

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The State Flag

• Lone Star
• Symbol of loyalty, independence, bravery, and
  strength
• Official flag of the Republic of Texas in 1839

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The Bluebonnet

• Blue as Can Be
• State flower
• Found along roadsides
• Looks like a womans sunbonnet

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The Texas Oil Industry

• Black Gold
• Lots of wealth from oil
• Other energy industries follow

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