Things You'll Need:
- Texas flag
- Flagpole
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Step 1
According to the flag code, the Texas flag “shall be hoisted briskly and lowered ceremoniously.”
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Step 2
Raise the flag with the blue field against the flagpole and the white stripe at the top, except in the case of a life and death emergency. If you are in mortal danger, hang the flag upside down.
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Step 3
The flag should always be allowed to wave free. It should be displayed with appropriate lighting if out after dark, and should not be flown in inclement weather.
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Step 4
Fly only the United States flag above the Texas flag on a single flagpole. It is recommended that the Texas flag have its own flagpole of equal height to the United States flag.
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Step 5
Stand with your right hand over your heart and your hat removed while the Texas flag is being raised.
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Step 6
Recite the Texas Pledge of Allegiance once the flag has reached the top of the flagpole: "Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible."
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Step 7
If you have also raised the United States flag, recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag first, then recite the Texas Pledge of Allegiance. If you are not a citizen of Texas, please remain standing, while the pledge is recited.
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Step 8
When taking down the flag, do it slowly and with reverence. When it reaches the bottom of the flagpole, don’t let it touch the ground. Then it should be folded.
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Step 1
Fold the flag in half lengthwise with the red stripe on the top.
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Step 2
Fold it in half lengthwise again, making sure the red stripe in on the inside.
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Step 3
Beginning at the blue field, fold the corner up. The folded edge will meet the open edge forming a triangle.
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Step 4
Continue folding the corner over in triangles.
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Step 5
Keep folding until you have a white triangle package.
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Step 6
Store the flag in a place where it will not get torn or soiled.
