Why was the Texas flag chosen for Texas?

The Texas flag, also known as the Lone Star Flag, was chosen because it represented the Texan fight for independence. The single star that stands in the middle of the white field signifies "Texas Alone": this alludes to the Texans fighting alone for their independence during the Texas Revolution in 1835-1836 with the goal of achieving freedom from Mexico with the rallying cry of "Texas and Independence.