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Awards and decorations of the Texas government are bestowed by various agencies of the Texas government to citizens, employees, or service members for acts of accomplishment, meritorious service, eminence in a field, or a specific heroic act.
Texas is nicknamed the Lone Star State for its former status as an independent republic, the Republic of Texas. Spain was the first European country to claim and control Texas. Following a short-lived colony controlled by France, Mexico controlled the land until 1836 when Texas won its independence, becoming the Republic of Texas. In 1845 ...
Texas is nicknamed the Lone Star State for its former status as an independent republic, the Republic of Texas. [10] Spain was the first European country to claim and control Texas. Following a short-lived colony controlled by France, Mexico controlled the land until 1836 when Texas won its independence, becoming the Republic of Texas.
The Star of Texas Awards is a prestigious American law enforcement medal and award of the State of Texas that was designed to honor Texas peace officers (law enforcement officers), firefighters, emergency medical first responders, and federal law enforcement officers who have lost their lives or sustained serious injuries while performing their duties.
About Texas.gov. Texas.gov is the official website of the state of Texas (www.texas.gov) and is a collaborative public/private partnership managed by the Department of Information Resources (DIR).
The seal of Texas has changed 5 times since independence from Mexico in 1836. The original Great Seal of the Republic was created on December 10, 1836, by the Congress, with a bill providing that "for the future the national seal of this republic shall consist of a single star, with the letters 'Republic of Texas', circular on said seal, which seal shall also be circular".
Tarrant, Dallas and 20 other North Texas counties are under an ice storm warning until 9 a.m. Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. Freezing rain Wednesday could cause power outages ...
Travis County STAR Flight (Stylized STARFlight) is the emergency helicopter service of Travis County, Texas. As an agency of the Travis County government, STAR Flight conducts air ambulance, technical rescue, firefighting, and law enforcement support missions. Its area of operations includes 19 surrounding counties. [1]