| State Bird: | The mockingbird is the state bird of Texas. Mockingbirds are able to copy the sounds made by other birds. The mockingbird has a white breast, light gray coat, and dark gray wings and tail. Mockingbirds help people by eating insects. It is against the law in Texas to kill or capture a mockingbird. |
| State Flower: | The bluebonnet is the state flower of Texas. In the spring, bluebonnets grow in Texas praries. Some of the largest fields of bluebonnets are found near San Antonio, Austin, and Houston. The blossoms are dark blue with a white center. American settlers named the flower bluebonnet because the flower's blossoms looked like the bonnets worn by female settlers. |
| State Tree: | The pecan is the state tree of Texas. Pecan trees were found by Spanish priests near San Antonio over 300 years ago. Today, Texas produces over 26,000 tons of pecans each year. The pecan tree has light brown or gray bark. In autumn, its green leaves turn golden yellow. Pecans grow in bunches on the tree's branches. |
| State Capitol: | Austin |
| State Motto: | Friendship |
| State Song: | "Texas, Our Texas" Texas, our Texas, all hail the mighty state Texas, our Texas, so wonderful so great Largest and grandest, withstanding every test O empire wide and glorious You stand supremely blest God bless you, Texas And keep you brave and strong That you may grow in power and worth Throughout the ages long |
| State Flag: | The flag was adopted as the state flag when Texas became the 28th state in 1845. As with the flag of the United States, the blue stands for loyalty, the white represents strength, and the red is for bravery. |