The Texas State Gemstone: Blue Topaz

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GOD BLESSED TEXAS!
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TEXAS became the 28th State of The union December
29, 1845!!
Texans are known for their large, welcoming
hearts.
"Friendship" is the state's motto.
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Texas State Bird
Mockingbird!
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Texas State Gemstone Blue Topaz
Texas Star
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The State Flower of Texas Bluebonnet
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The Texas State Insect Monarch Butterfly
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The State Capitol was placed on the National
Register of Historic Places in 1970, and
designated a National Historic landmark in 1986.
GOD BLESSED TEXAS!
The Texas State Capitol
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THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

• George W. Bush

Texan
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The First Lady of The United States of America,
also from TEXAS!
Laura Bush

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President George W. Bush Jr. with his Family.
Texans!
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The Governor of Texas Rick Perry
TEXAN
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The Alamo played an important role in the
history of Texas.
GOD BLESSED TEXAS!
We're proud of our forefatherswho fought at the
Alamo!
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Three men known for helping Texas gain its
independence.

Stephen F. Austin
David Crockett
Sam Houston
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David Crockett
David Crockett joined Texas forces in 1836 to
help defend the Alamo from the Mexican army.
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Stephen F. Austin
Known as the Father of Texas
Austin, the Capitol of Texas, is named for
Stephen F. Austin, in honor of his fight for and
support of Texas independence.
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SAM HOUSTON
Sam Houstons forces defeated Santa Anna and
helped Texas in its fight for independence.
GOD BLESSED TEXAS!
Sam Houston"The Raven"(1793-1863)
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Texas, Our Texas Was adopted as the official
State Song of Texas in 1929.

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Texas State Tree Pecan
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GOD BLESSED TEXAS!

• GOD BLESSED TEXAS!

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Six National Flags have flown over Texas since
the first exploration of the region by
Cortez.Those flags are
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Texas under France 1685-1690
Texas as a Republic 1836-1845
SIX FLAGS OVER TEXAS
Texas under Spain 1690-1821
Texas as a Confederacy 1861-1865
Texas in the U.S. 1865-Present
Texas under Mexico 1821-1836
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TEXAS ARMADILLO

• The Armadillo doesn't see well, and they don't
  hear well, either. However, they do have long,
  sharp claws, and they have been known to eat
  lawyers.

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Texas is our home, so remember to always keep
Texas beautiful!
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• Thanks for visiting Texas!
• Created by
• Jessica Garcia Dorothy Lara

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Yall Come Back Now, Ya Hear!

• GOD BLESSED TEXAS!