How Are You Supposed to Raise & Fold the Texas Flag?
The national flag of the Republic of Texas has been flown over the state of Texas since January 24, 1849. The Texas flag is known as the Lone Star flag and was designed by William Wharton. In accordance with the flag code, there are special guidelines for raising and folding the Texas state flag.
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Instructions
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Raising and folding the Texas flag
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The Texas state flag should be hoisted briskly and raised with the blue area against the flagpole and the white stripe at the top. The only exception would be in the situation of a life and death emergency, in which case the flag should be hung upside down.
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Fold the flag in half lengthwise with the red stripe facing up and then fold the flag again lengthwise, obscuring the red stripe within the fold.
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Arrange the flag with the white star facing down and the blue star facing up and fold the corner with the white stripe to the bottom side of the flag, forming a triangle.
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Resume folding the corners over in repeated triangles until the last fold produces a blue triangle with a part of the white star showing. Tuck all of the edges into the folds of the triangle.
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Tips & Warnings
Lower the Texas state flag in a slow, respectful way.
Never let the flag touch the ground.
Always allow the flag to wave free.
Do not leave the flag up in severe weather.
Provide proper lighting if the flag is flown at night.
Store or display the Texas flag properly folded and in a way that will keep it from being damaged or soiled.
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