Seal of Texas

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Seal of Texas
Seal of Texas.svg
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Introduced 1845
Motto (motto) Texas One and Indivisible

The current seal of Texas was incorporated into the US state constitution in 1845 .

description

The design comes from the seal of the Republic of Texas .

front

The front of the seal shows a five-pointed star on an azure background, which reflects the motto of the state ( Lone Star State ). The star is framed by an olive branch and an oak branch .

The lettering is on the outer ring of the seal

" The State of Texas "
( The State of Texas )

back

The back of the seal is based on a design by the architect Henry C. Wedemeyer from 1931. Slight changes were adopted in 1993.

The back shows a shield in the center, which is composed of depictions of the Alamo , the cannon of the Battle of Gonzales and the Vince Bridge . The shield is framed by olive and oak branches, as well as the unfolded flags of the Kingdom of France , the Kingdom of Spain , the United Mexican States , the Republic of Texas , the Confederate States of America, and the United States of America .

Above the sign is an emblem with the motto “ Remember Alamo! “( Remember the Alamo! ) It was with this battle cry that the Texans won the decisive battle of San Jacinto on the San Jacinto River.

Under the shield is an emblem with the English state motto:

" Texas One and Indivisible "
( Texas One and Indivisible )

A white five-pointed star hangs above the shield between the flags.

The seals of the government of Texas

  • Seal of the Governor of Texas

  • Seal of the Vice Governor of Texas

  • Seal of the Texas Senate

  • Seal of the House of Representatives from Texas

  • Seal of the Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives

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