Alamo Flag texas-oil-and-gas-collection Texans not involved in any

Texans not involved in any aspect of the industry directly benefit from petroleum’s financial contributions to the state’s economy

the flag of the Republic of Texas became the state flag of Texas

to attract settlers to Texas

granted in 1871

issued by the "Government of Texas" were sold to investors for $320 each (roughly $8

Alamo Flag texas-oil-and-gas-collection Texans not involved in anyThe Mexican constitution of 1824 gave the people of Texas rights similar to those enjoyed at the time by the citizens of the United States, but every new Mexican government attempted to increase control over Texas. To call attention to this, Texans removed the coat of arms from the center of a Mexican flag, and replaced it with the date of the constitution. It was this banner that flew from the walls of the Alamo. For 13 days, fewer that 200 Texans