The Texas Star first made its appearance on a flag adopted by the first Texas Congress on December 10, 1836. The design, suggested by President David G. Burnet, featured a blue field with a large central gold star. This flag, sometimes referred to as the “Burnet flag,” served as the official flag of the Republic of Texas from 1836 to 1839. It symbolized the birth of a new nation and the struggle for independence from Mexico. “The Lone Star State.” nickname originates from the star on the 1836 flag of the republic. According to the Texas Flag Code, each element of the Texas flag carries symbolic meaning. The color blue represents loyalty, white symbolizes purity, and red stands for bravery. The lone star itself represents unity, symbolizing the idea that all Texans stand together as one for God, State, and Country.
