HB 1836 87-0 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to the pledge of allegiance to the state flag.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2156 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the purchase of a United States flag or Texas flag by a governmental agency.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
HB 4318 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to amending the pledge of allegiance to the state flag.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1727 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for United States flags and Texas state flags.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 1277 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to guidelines for the proper care and display of the United States and Texas flags by public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 660 85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al.
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for Texas state flags.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2041 85-0 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for United States flags and Texas state flags.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HCR 75 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Urging Texans not to use the flag emoji of the Republic of Chile when referring to the Texas flag.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
SB 1200 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to guidelines for the proper care and display of the United States and Texas flags by public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1756 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for United States flags and Texas state flags.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1968 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the state flag code.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective immediately
HB 3460 84-0 (2015)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to provisions in the dedicatory instruments of property owners' associations regarding display of flags.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3558 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schubert, Leighton
Relating to display of the Texas flag on municipal historical monuments on municipal property.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HCR 140 84-0 (2015)
Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al.
Urging governmental entities to cease displaying the flag of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and to instead fly the Freedom and Heritage Flag.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 150 83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the display of flags at half-staff at the Capitol building to honor service members killed in action.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
HB 680 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to provisions in the dedicatory instruments of property owners' associations regarding display of flags.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 773 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farney, Marsha | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the recitation of the pledges of allegiance to and display of the United States and state flags at and the observation of a moment of silence at open-enrollment charter schools and other public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2626 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to display of the Honor and Remember flag.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 3077 83-0 (2013)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the display of the Honor and Remember flag.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1362 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to a requirement that students at an open-enrollment charter school recite the pledges of allegiance to the United States flag and the state flag.
Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1373 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Miller, Rick
Relating to display of the Honor and Remember flag.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
SB 1807 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the display of flags at half-staff at state buildings to honor service members killed in action.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 2129 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.
Relating to a restrictive covenant, rule, or other prohibition regulating a homeowner's display of the United States flag.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 2779 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.Sponsor: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to provisions in the dedicatory instruments of property owners' associations regarding display of flags.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2824 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to negotiations with the United Mexican States for purchase or lease of the New Orleans Greys flag flown during the Battle of the Alamo.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HR 2787 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smithee, John
Recognizing the Honor and Remember Flag and paying tribute to the men and women of the U.S. armed forces who gave their lives in our country's service.
Reported enrolled
SB 258 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the pledge of allegiance to the state flag during a state flag retirement ceremony.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1792 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to unenforceable restrictive covenants affecting residential homes.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 147 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to a restrictive covenant, rule, or other prohibition regulating a homeowner's display of the United States flag.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2500 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dunnam, JimSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the governor's flag.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Government Organization
No action taken in committee
HB 3071 81-0 (2009)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to benefits for members and veterans of the United States armed forces and the state military forces.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3510 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to protocol for folding the state flag.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3511 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to the making of the military salute to the Texas flag by veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 4465 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to "Welcome to Texas" signs on highways entering Texas and to the placement of Texas flags at international ports-of-entry.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 4637 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to unenforceable restrictive covenants affecting residential homes.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in subcommittee
HCR 258 81-0 (2009)
Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Urging the University of Houston and other institutions of higher education to cease displaying the flag of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and to replace it with the Freedom and Heritage Flag.
House: Higher Education
Signed by the Governor
SB 907 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the purchase of a United States flag or Texas flag by a governmental entity.
Senate: Administration
No action taken in committee
SB 1145 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to protocol for folding the state flag.
House: State Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1552 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to unenforceable restrictive covenants affecting residential homes.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 1034 80-0 (2007)
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the pledge of allegiance to the state flag.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1811 80-0 (2007)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to requiring public school teachers to recite pledges of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3661 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to the governor's flag.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2769 79-0 (2005)
Author: Talton, RobertSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the presentation of state flags to survivors of certain deceased honorably retired peace officers.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2802 79-0 (2005)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to a restrictive covenant, rule, or other prohibition regulating a homeowner's display of the United States flag.
House: Business & Industry
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
SB 54 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Smith, Todd
Relating to a restrictive covenant, rule, or other prohibition regulating a homeowner's display of the United States flag.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 184 78-0 (2003)
Author: Merritt, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to the application of the sales tax to United States and Texas flags.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 422 78-0 (2003)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to recitation of the pledge of allegiance by public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 640 78-0 (2003)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to certain requirements at the beginning of each school day in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 793 78-0 (2003)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to pledges of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags and to observance of one minute of silence in public schools.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 844 78-0 (2003)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to a restrictive covenant prohibiting a homeowner from displaying the United States flag.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 1279 78-0 (2003)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to a restrictive covenant, rule, or other prohibition regulating a homeowner's display of a flag.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2618 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Dan
Relating to the provision of state flags on the death of certain current or former custodial employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and fire protection employees.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
SB 210 78-0 (2003)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.
Relating to the placement by legislators of certain items outside their offices in the State Capitol.
Senate: Administration
Co-author authorized
HB 88 77-0 (2001)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to recitation of the pledge of allegiance by public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 815 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bailey, Kevin | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to providing the state flag and a certificate of gratitude to the survivors of deceased peace officers.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1211 77-0 (2001)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the presentation of the state flag to survivors of deceased peace officers.
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 1649 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hunter, Bob | et. al.
Relating to procedures for retirement of the Texas flag.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 1925 76-0 (1999)
Author: Carter, BillSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the display of certain flags at the Capitol building.
House: House Administration Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 2997 76-0 (1999)
Author: Culberson, JohnSponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the recognition of certain symbols of the State of Texas and to the designation of State and Texas Anniversary Remembrance Day.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 3294 76-0 (1999)
Author: Goolsby, TonySponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the sale of flags flown over the Capitol and similar items.
House: House Administration Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 483 76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Hunter, Bob
Relating to procedures for retirement of the Texas flag.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 640 76-0 (1999)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Uher, D.R.
Relating to display of the POW/MIA flag.
House: State Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
SB 951 76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the display of the Flag of the State of Texas at the capitol building.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 57 74-0 (1995)
Author: Krusee, Mike | et. al.
Memorializing the Congress to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution exempting desecration of the American flag from protection by the First Amendment.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 627 74-0 (1995)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Hunter, Bob | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the Texas State Library and Archives Commission to negotiate an agreement with the appropriate authorities in Mexico for the exchange of certain Alamo and San Jacinto battle flags.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Effective immediately
SCR 24 74-0 (1995)
Author: Patterson, Jerry | et. al.Sponsor: Krusee, Mike
Memorializing the Congress to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution exempting desecration of the American flag from protection by First Amendment.
Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
HB 1463 73-0 (1993)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the description and use of the state flag, the governor's flag, the state arms, and the state seal and to the adoption and rendition of the state song.
House: International & Cultural Relations Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
SB 1381 72-0 (1991)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the use of the Texas flag or a representation of the Texas flag; changing the criminal penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Withdrawn from intent calendar
HB 220 72-1 (1991)
Author: Wallace III, Ralph
Relating to authorizing the Texas State Library and Archives Commission to negotiate an agreement with the appropriate authorities in Mexico for the exchange of certain Alamo and San Jacinto battle flags.
House: Cultural and Hist. Resources
Meeting cancelled
HCR 12 72-4 (1992)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Authorizing and adopting a flag for the governor of Texas.
House: Cultural and Hist. Resources
Referred to Cultural & Historical Resources
HCR 13 72-4 (1992)
Author: Counts, DavidSponsor: Carriker, Steven
Commemorating the centennial of the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and joining with all citizens of this nation in honoring the principles it celebrates.
House: Rules and Resolutions
Signed by the Governor
HB 1274 71-0 (1989)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to exempting Texas and American flags from sales and use taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
HCR 165 71-0 (1989)
Author: Arnold, Bill
Requesting certain agencies to implement a public information program regarding the salute to the Texas flag.
House: State Affairs
Received from House
HCR 10 71-1 (1989)
Author: Arnold, Bill
Requesting certain agencies to implement a public information program regarding the salute to the Texas flag.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 18 71-1 (1989)
Author: Johnson, Sam | et. al.Sponsor: Brown, J.E. | et. al.
Calling on Congress to submit to the states a constitutional amendment protecting the American flag from willful burning or destruction.
Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
HCR 32 71-1 (1989)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Requesting Congress to require that American flags be manufactured using fire-retardant materials.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 80 71-1 (1989)
Author: Parmer, Hugh | et. al.Sponsor: Lewis, Gibson
Relating to the offense of destroying the flag of the United States or Texas.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/89
SCR 104 70-0 (1987)
Author: Leedom, JohnSponsor: Danburg, Debra
Commending the Texas Association of Counties.
House: Rules and Resolutions
Signed by the Governor
HCR 11 70-2 (1987)
Author: Melton, BobSponsor: Blake, Roy
Extending the period of authorization to fly the official POW/MIA flag on the Capitol grounds until May 31, 1989.
House: Rules and Resolutions Senate: Administration, Special
Signed by the Governor
HCR 52 69-0 (1985)
Author: Taylor, M.A.Sponsor: Edwards, Chet
Designating the official county flag for the Texas Sesquicentennial.
Signed by the Governor
HR 419 69-0 (1985)
Author: Oliveira, René
Authorizing display of replicas of historic Texas flags in the hall behind the house chamber on May 20, 1985.
SB 128 68-0 (1983)
Author: Blake, Roy
Relating to the creation and maintenance on the grounds of the State Capitol a permanent flower bed depicting through appropriate design and flower selection the Texas flag.
Senate: Administration, Special
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 18 65-0 (1977)
Author: Williams, LindonSponsor: Polumbo, Anthony
Relating to displaying the Texas Flag outdoors at night and rules governing use and display of the Texas Flag.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
90 Day Bill
HB 475 62-0 (1971)
Author: McAlister, R.B.
Relating to the salute to the Texas Flag.
HB 951 62-0 (1971)
Author: Jones, Edmund E. | et. al.
Relating to the sale of American and Texas flags.
HB 1356 62-0 (1971)
Author: Gammage, R.A. "Bob"
Relating to casting contempt upon flags of the United States; providing penalties for violation.
HCR 64 62-0 (1971)
Author: Johnson, Jake
Creating an interim committee on historic flags of Texas.
SCR 4 62-1 (1971)
Author: Grover, Henry
Requesting that all flags on State Buildings be flown at half-mast on Sunday, June 6, 1971 in tribute to Audie Murphy.
HB 1172 60-0 (1967)
Author: Wright, John
Relating to flying the state flag over the capitol building at the request of a Texas resident.
SB 32 59-0 (1965)
Author: Hardeman, Dorsey B. | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Acts by clarifying the salute to the Texas Flag.
SB 230 58-0 (1963)
Author: Owen, III, Frank
Relating to making it unlawful to display the flag or emblem of the United Nations on any property owned or leased by the state, or owned or leased by any city, county or political subdivision of the state; providing penalties for violations.
SB 374 58-0 (1963)
Author: Moffett, George Clarence "Cotton"
Relating to protecting the flag, standard, color or ensign of the United States of America, the State of Texas or the Confederate States of America; providing a penalty.
SB 244 54-0 (1955)
Author: Hardeman, Dorsey B.
Relating to prohibiting the display of flags of international organizations, other nations or states in equal or superior prominence or honor to the flag of the United States or of the State of Texas.
SB 245 54-0 (1955)
Author: Hardeman, Dorsey B.
Relating to regulating the display of the Texas flag so as to forbid the use of any flag other than that of the United States in a position superior to that of the Texas flag at any place within the boundaries of the State of Texas.
SB 246 54-0 (1955)
Author: Hardeman, Dorsey B.
Relating to regulating the display of the United States and Texas flags within the boundaries of Texas.
SB 436 52-0 (1951)
Author: Bracewell, Jr., Joseph Searcy
Relating to amending certain Statutes so as to clarify the salute to the Texas Flag.
HB 363 46-0 (1939)
Author: Kinard, DeWitt Edward | et. al.
Relating to providing for the display of the United States Flag at all public schools; providing for installation of Chair of Americanism in all State Universities and State-supported colleges; providing that all teachers in State-supported schools shall be citizens of the United States.
HB 575 43-0 (1933)
Author: Hughes, Sarah Tilghman | et. al.
Relating to making plain the salute to the Texas Flag and giving uniformity to the salute; providing a clear description of the Flag to the end that pupils in the lower grades of the elementary schools will be able to draw or make the Flag; and outlining rules for correct use and display of the Texas Flag.
HB 303 41-0 (1929)
Author: Cox, Ernest C.
Relating to requiring trustees of public school districts to provide a suitable United States flag for each school building of the district; requiring the State, city and county superintendent to issue and have observed the necessary instructions for the proper display and protection of the flag, and prescribing a penalty for the violation of the provisions of this act.
House: Education
HB 682 41-0 (1929)
Author: Kemble, Sr., George Clark | et. al.
Relating to providing for the use and protection of any seal or emblem of the State of Texas; providing a penalty for the violation of this Act.
SB 425 41-0 (1929)
Author: Westbrook, Ed
Relating to requiring trustees of public school districts to provide a suitable United States flag for each school building in the district; prescribing a penalty.
SB 93 40-1 (1927)
Author: Love, Thomas Bell
Relating to requiring the teaching of American ideals and intelligent patriotism in the public schools of Texas with special reference to obedience to law and to law enforcement, authorizing the State Textbook Commission to adopt a suitable textbook for giving instruction; requiring the purchase by local school boards of suitable United States flags.
SB 387 38-0 (1923)
Author: Witt, Edgar E.
Relating to requiring the Board of Trustees of every common, independent or municipal school district to purchase and provide a suitable United States flag and flag pole for each school building in the district.
SB 200 35-0 (1917)
Author: Hudspeth, Claude Benton
Relating to preventing and punishing the desecration, mutilation or improper use of the flag of the United States of America.
HB 29 35-3 (1917)
Author: Mendell, Jr., George W.
Relating to amending laws prohibiting the use of the United States flag for advertising purposes.
SB 23 35-3 (1917)
Author: Caldwell, Walter Douglass | et. al.
Relating to the use of the flag of the United States for advertising purposes.
HB 15 35-4 (1918)
Author: Miller, Barry | et. al.
Relating to prescribing penalty for the use of any disloyal language or any disloyal conduct by any person of or toward the United States of America during the period of the war with Germany.
SB 271 34-0 (1915)
Author: Bailey, Louis Hart
Relating to preventing and punishing the desecration, mutilation or improper use of the flag of the United States of America.
HB 27 33-0 (1913)
Author: Mills, Charles H. | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the use of any imitation, label, trade mark, design, device, imprint, or form of the flag of the State of Texas for advertising or commercial purposes, and prohibiting the offering or exposing for sale any article or commodity bearing such imitation, design, imprint or form of the flag of the State of Texas, fixing a penalty for violation thereof.
HB 39 33-1 (1913)
Author: Wortham, Louis J.
Relating to prohibiting the use of any imitation, label, trade-mark, design, device, imprint, or form of the flag of the State of Texas for advertising or commercial purposes, and prohibiting the offering or exposing for sale any article or commodity bearing such imitation, design, imprint or form of the flag of the State of Texas, fixing a penalty for violation thereof, fixing date when this bill shall go into effect.
