Texas Sen. Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola, authored a resolution to make the cannon the official state gun of Texas. On April 10, ...

The debates around adopting official state symbols offer levity along with valuable civics lessons for students.

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Senate gave approval to a bill that would restrict which flags can be displayed in public school ...

For over 100 years, the bluebonnet has signified Texas' heritage as its state flower. The plant was once part of stories told by Indigenous tribes and Spanish settlers. Later on, it was recognized by ...

Official state symbols date to the late 1800s ... with legislation pending that would add Ursa Minor to that state’s list. Texas, meanwhile, is considering adding the cannon as an official ...