Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
GOVERNMENT CODE |
Title 11. STATE SYMBOLS AND HONORS; PRESERVATION |
Subtitle A. STATE SYMBOLS AND HONORS |
Chapter 3100. STATE FLAG |
Subchapter B. DISPLAY OF STATE FLAG |
Sec. 3100.073. FOLDED STATE FLAG
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(a) The state flag should be folded as follows:
(1) fold the flag in half lengthwise with the red stripe facing upward;
(2) fold the flag in half lengthwise once more, concealing the red stripe on the inside of the fold;
(3) position the flag with the white star facing downward and the blue stripe facing upward;
(4) fold the corner with the white stripe to the opposite side of the flag to form a triangle;
(5) continue folding the corners over in triangles until the resulting fold produces a blue triangle with a portion of the white star visible; and
(6) secure all edges into the folds.
(b) A folded state flag should be presented or displayed with all folded edges secured and with the blue stripe and a portion of the white star visible.
(c) A folded state flag should be stored or displayed in a manner that prevents tearing or soiling of the flag.