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The Lone Star Flag [ 1] June 30, 1839. National seal. Seal of the Republic of Texas. January 25, 1839. State seal. Seal of Texas. December 29, 1845. Reverse of the seal.
Texas recognizes three official mammals: the nine-banded armadillo, the Texas Longhorn, and the Mexican free-tailed bat. State law protects numerous species. The state also recognizes the Texas State Bison Herd at Caprock Canyons State Park since 2011, [ 6] the State Longhorn herd at multiple state parks since 1969, [ 7][ 6] and the State dog ...
A state mammal is the official mammal of a U.S. state as designated by a state's legislature. The first column of the table is for those denoted as the state mammal, and the second shows the state marine mammals. Animals with more specific designations are also listed.
In 1976, Texas Tech University in Lubbock persuaded Schreiner to stage a cattle trail drive to celebrate its new National Ranching Heritage Center. [14] In 1995, the Texas Legislature designated the Texas Longhorn as the state large mammal. [15] In the 21st century, Texas Longhorns from elite bloodlines can sell for $40,000 or more at auction.
Hawaii: The Aloha State. "Aloha" is a Hawaiian word meaning love, peace, compassion, and mercy. Commonly used as a greeting, "Aloha" is also deeply rooted in the state's culture, which sparked the ...
In 1995, the nine-banded armadillo was, with some resistance, made the state mammal of Texas, [30] where it is considered a pest and is often seen dead on the roadside. They first forayed into Texas across the Rio Grande from Mexico in the 19th century, eventually spreading across the southeast United States. [28]
State dog of Texas. Dog ( domestic dog) The Lacy Dog or Blue Lacy Dog[ 1] is a breed of working dog that originated in the U.S. state of Texas in the mid-19th century. [ 2] The Lacy was first recognized in 2001 by the Texas Senate. In Senate Resolution No. 436, the 77th Legislature honored the Lacy as "a true Texas breed." [ 3]
South Carolina. Carolina Marsh Tacky. The Marsh Tacky was developed in the swampy Low Country region of South Carolina, and has played an integral part in the state's history. 2010. [ 18] [ 19] Tennessee. Tennessee Walking Horse. The Tennessee Walker is a gaited breed initially developed in middle Tennessee.