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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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GOVERNMENT CODE |
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Title 11. STATE SYMBOLS AND HONORS; PRESERVATION |
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Subtitle A. STATE SYMBOLS AND HONORS |
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Chapter 3101. STATE SYMBOLS |
Sec. 3101.001. STATE SEAL
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(a) The state seal is as provided by Section 19, Article IV, Texas Constitution.
(b) The reverse side of the state seal contains a shield displaying a depiction of:
(1) the Alamo;
(2) the cannon of the Battle of Gonzales; and
(3) Vince's Bridge.
(c) The shield on the reverse side of the state seal is encircled by:
(1) live oak and olive branches; and
(2) the unfurled flags of:
(A) the Kingdom of France;
(B) the Kingdom of Spain;
(C) the United Mexican States;
(D) the Republic of Texas;
(E) the Confederate States of America; and
(F) the United States of America.
(d) Above the shield is emblazoned the motto, "REMEMBER THE ALAMO," and beneath the shield are the words, "TEXAS ONE AND INDIVISIBLE."
(e) A white five-pointed star hangs over the shield, centered between the flags.
(f) The secretary of state by rule shall adopt the standard design for the state seal, including the reverse side of the seal.