Texas Flag Facts: Clarifying The Misconception About Flag Display Rules

I've heard it said that because Texas was a republic before it was a state, we can fly our flag at the same height as the American flag, well this is somewhat true but not for that reason. What is the real truth?

CAN THE TEXAS FLAG BE FLOWN AT THE SAME HEIGHT AS THE UNITED STATES FLAG?

All 50 state flags can fly at the same height as the American flag, there is nothing in the federal flag code that gives Texas preferential treatment just because it was a republic before it was admitted as a state.

According to Snopes, here are a couple of explanations from the federal flag code:

• When the national and state flag is flown on the same halyard, the national flag should be at its peak.
• When they are flown on separate poles, the U.S. flag should be flown to the right (observer's left) and should be on a staff of equal or greater height.

Therefore any state flag can be flown at the same height.

Sorry to be the bearer of such news but the Texas flag is not any more or less special than the other 49 states of the union.

Also, there is nothing that says anyone will be penalized or jailed if the proper flag etiquette is not followed.

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