Six Flags Over Texas: History and Duration

Six sovereign flags have flown over Texas territory, giving the theme park its name and the state its unique historical identity.

The Six Flags (Chronological)

#	Flag	Period	Years	Notes
1	Spain	1519–1685; 1690–1821	297	Exploration, missions, presidios; French interruption
2	France	1685–1690	5	La Salle's Fort St. Louis (failed colony)
3	Mexico	1821–1836	15	Independence from Spain; Coahuila y Tejas state
4	Republic of Texas	1836–1845	9	Independent nation; recognized by US, France, UK
5	United States	1845–1861; 1865–present	178+	Annexation; Civil War interruption
6	Confederate States	1861–1865	4	Secession; readmitted 1870

"Six Flags Over Texas" – trademarked 1961 (Arlington park).
State seal displays all six flags.
Texas pledge: "Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible."