life in Texas series Archives - Teresa Bernard Oil Paintings

June 15, 2024November 24, 2024

Texas Longhorn in The Meadow

Texas longhorn painting — Texas Longhorn in The Meadow painting by Teresa Bernard © Copyright 2013 – Present

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Title: Texas Longhorn in The Meadow
Size: 20" w x 16" h
Canvas Type: Gallery Wrap Stretched Canvas
Frame: Unframed; Ready to Hang
Signed: On the front 
COA: Signed Certificate of Authenticity 
Series: Part of the Life in Texas Series
A Teresa Bernard Oil Painting

This original one-of-a-kind painting depicts a beautiful Texas Longhorn. The artwork is large and would look great on the wall of any room.

A depiction of the Texas Longhorn, a common ranch animal in the Lone Star State. In the foreground, a lone longhorn is relaxing in a lush green grass meadow. There is a dense line of trees and a blue sky overhead in the background. The Longhorn is a Texas icon, and this piece is a great way to honor the history and tradition of the Lone Star State. This piece would make a great addition to any rustic, rural, or western-themed room. The painting is signed in the lower left by Texas artist Teresa Bernard.

The artwork, Texas Longhorn in The Meadow, was professionally hand-painted on a gallery wrap stretched canvas. The artist has paid special attention to extending the composition all the way around the edges of the canvas. When a painting’s composition is on this kind of canvas, a frame is not necessary for exhibition; but, if you wish to have it framed, it will look fabulous either way. With the purchase of this artwork, you will receive a personalized Certificate of Authenticity (COA).

The actual canvas art does not have the copyright watermark ©️ teresabernardart.com.

Read more about the Life in Texas Series here.

Artist Comments

The Texas Longhorn is a common breed of registered cattle in Texas. They get their name from the breed’s characteristic longhorns. Some sets of horns on these massive bovines can reach a span of 7 feet from tip to tip. You have to see one of these magnificent animals in person to appreciate those vast horns. I live in East Texas, and there are several longhorn ranches near our small homestead. I love driving past those places and seeing the longhorns grazing and resting in their pastures. They were the inspiration behind this painting of a Texas Longhorn sitting in a meadow.

—Teresa Bernard

Some Fun Facts About the Texas Longhorn

- The Texas Longhorn is descended from the first cattle brought to America by Christopher Columbus, which bred with native cattle. The breed is made up of around 80 percent Spanish blood and 20 percent “mongrel” heritage.
- Texas Longhorns come in all colors and patterns, and no two look exactly alike. Their coat pattern can be flamboyant and loud, while others are more subtle in color.
- Both male and female Longhorns have horns, although they will vary in shape and length according to gender. Longer horns are more desirable. The longer the horns, the more valuable the cow or bull. Calves will begin to grow their horns by three weeks of age.
- There are Texas Longhorn ranches all over America. Longhorns easily adapt to all temperatures, from hot to cold climates. This breed of cattle can thrive in terrains and climates where other breeds have difficulty living.

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“During the time of the Wild West., Texas Longhorn was already an icon for breeders and cattle ranchers. Merveleuse peinture en pastorale et naturalisme.stiles.” — @fredbaniago, MeWe

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June 6, 2024October 23, 2024

Prickly Pear Cactus

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Title: Prickly Pear Cactus
Size: 9″ w x 12″ h
Canvas Type: Canvas Board
Frame: Unframed
Signed: On the front 
COA: Signed Certificate of Authenticity
Series: Part of the Life in Texas Series
A Teresa Bernard Oil Painting

A prickly pear cactus is the main focus of this oil painting. Its close-up view emphasizes the cactus’s broad green pads and bright red fruit.

This one-of-a-kind painting is a close-up composition of the prickly pear cactus. From the green pads with their spines to the red fruit against a bright blue sky, this is a colorful and vibrant painting that adds to the decor of any room. The painting is signed in the lower right-hand corner by Texas artist Teresa Bernard.

Prickly Pear Cactus is hand-painted on a premium canvas board; it will need to be mounted in a frame before it is put on display. This wall art includes an official Certificate of Authenticity (COA).

The actual canvas art does not have the copyright watermark ©️ teresabernardart.com.

Read more about the Life in Texas Series here.

Artist Comments

Prickly pear cactus are hardy plants, well-adapted to arid conditions and are famous for their flavorful fruits and showy flowers.

From my “Life in Texas Series.” This painting of a prickly pear cactus was a fun one to do. It brought back memories of my childhood. I grew up in west Texas where these flowering desert plants are commonplace. One doesn’t really give much thought to them unless you have a personal encounter with one. Ouch! Some varieties have really long thorns that can really hurt if you’re not careful.

—Teresa Bernard

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“Wow I thought it was a photo when scrolling past. Just grilled up a prickly pear last month – yum!” — @wedareto, TRUTH Social

“So pretty… I love prickly pears!!!” — @kamilasart, TRUTH Social

“Cacti very likely represent the thorns and thistles that man must reap after his fall. I believe they may also represent refreshment and survival in the most difficult of situations. Humans and animals often find refreshment and water within cacti. It isn’t ideal, but many have survived in the most dire of circumstances. God be with you all. May we fully experience the refreshment of God in this age and the age to come.” — @ArtMusic_only, Gab

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May 5, 2024October 24, 2024

Texas Horned Lizard (Horny Toad)

Texas horned lizard art — Texas Horned Lizard wildlife painting by Teresa Bernard © Copyright 2018 – Present

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Title: Texas Horned Lizard
Size: 6″ w x 6″ h
Canvas Type: Gallery Wrap Stretched Canvas
Frame: Unframed; Ready to Hang
Signed: On the front 
COA: Signed Certificate of Authenticity 
Series: Part of the Life in Texas Series
A Teresa Bernard Oil Painting

This small wildlife painting depicts the Texas Horned Lizard. It would make an excellent gift for a budding herpetologist or someone with an interest in reptiles.

An original wildlife painting of the Texas horned lizard, also known as the horny toad by native Texans. This is a close-up painting of the lizard who sits on a neutral-colored background. The artwork is signed in the lower left by Texas artist Teresa Bernard.

This painting is perfect for cramped spaces or rooms because of its small size. It was painted by hand on 6×6-inch gallery-wrapped canvas. Texas Horned Lizard has a stylish look because its composition spills over the canvas’s edges. This art piece will look fantastic in your house, business, or wherever else it is hung, whether it is framed or not. This desert critter wall art comes with an official Certificate of Authenticity (COA) upon purchase.

The original canvas painting does not have the copyright watermark ©️ teresabernardart.com.

Read more about the Life in Texas Series here.

Artist Comments

The Texas Horned Lizard, or simply “horny toad” as we called them when I was a kid growing up in west Texas, was a fun painting to do. It brought back lots of fond childhood memories. As children, my friends and I would see these little spiked critters all the time and often would play with them for a while, and then we would release them. As an adult, I noticed they aren’t in abundance so much anymore. So, I did a little research to find out why. Here is what I discovered from my readings.

In Search of the Horny Toad

About 70% of the Texas horned lizard’s diet is made up of harvester ants. Through the years, their population has declined by about 30%. Although I’m happy to read that they may be making a comeback. The decline is due to the overuse of pesticides and the spread of nonnative fire ants. Both eradicate harvester ant colonies, destroying the lizard’s principal source of food. The Texas horned lizard is now a protected species, and, in Texas, it is illegal to take, possess, transport, or sell them without a special permit.

According to Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine, issue August/September 2018, “Texas horned lizards once occurred throughout Texas, but now only a few populations remain. Efforts to move Texas horned lizards from one location in Texas to another, with the hope of establishing new self-sustaining populations in previously occupied habitats, are underway. Several Texas zoos are also working to develop colonies for reintroduction programs. RAWA (Recovering America’s Wildlife Act) funding would pay for “lizard factories” to help with reintroduction efforts.”

I shared a post about my findings on social media and received some interesting comments from my friends and followers.

One friend whom I’ve known since my early teen years lives in a small Texas town. She told me they have a horny toad festival every year called The Old Rip Festival. And it’s all about a horny toad named Old Rip! She sent me a link to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine website. It tells all about the legend, lore, and legacy of Old Rip, a horny toad that supposedly lived for 31 years!

Another follower comments, “you still see these in West Texas and Panhandle. Fire ants haven’t taken over every inch of ground as they have here, and harvester ants are still there, so that helps with the “horny toads.” Hope they make a comeback here someday.”

—Teresa Bernard

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“Interesting, so beautiful..” — @andybaldwin, MeWe

“I love these little critters and my sis-in-law is seeing them in all stages on her ranch in Mathis..come on little dudes, make a comeback.” — @Char78613, Gab

“We have a similar lizard here, the Eastern Fence lizard, where I live.” –@adamcharleshovey, MeWe

“It is amazing how you are able to convey the “spiky” nature of the lizard through your clever use of brushing to create the spikes and rough/harsh texture of the skin of the animal.” — @TheBlackHeart, Gab

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April 26, 2024October 25, 2024

Life in Texas — Round Hay Bales

round hay bales painting — Life in Texas — Round Hay Bales painting by Teresa Bernard © Copyright 2013 – Present

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Title: Life in Texas — Round Hay Bales
Size: 16" w x 20" h
Canvas Type: Gallery Wrap Stretched Canvas
Frame: Unframed; Ready to Hang
Signed: On the front 
COA: Signed Certificate of Authenticity 
Series: Part of the Life in Texas Series
A Teresa Bernard Oil Painting

Large round bales of hay depict the rural life of east Texas in this oil painting.

An original landscape painting of large round hay bales depicting life in east Texas. The hay is sitting in a newly harvested field. A row of green trees can be seen in the background, with a blue sky above. This painting conveys a strong sense of country living.

Teresa Bernard, a skillful Texas artist who specializes in oil paintings, has signed this piece in the lower left corner. Life In Texas — Round Hay Bales is composed by hand on quality gallery wrap stretched canvas and is ready to display with or without a frame. This landscape wall art comes with an official Certificate of Authenticity (COA) upon purchase.

The copyright watermark ©️ teresabernardart.com is not present on the canvas artwork.

Read more about the Life in Texas Series here.

Artist Comments

This oil painting is part of a series of paintings about what life is like in the great state of Texas. Round hay bales are one of the most iconic images of rural America. These farm-fresh bales represent the hard work and dedication required to provide for our country.

Cattle ranchers abound here in east Texas, and since cattle and other farm animals need food, we also have a lot of hay farmers. Everywhere you go, if you don’t see cattle or horses grazing in a large pasture, you’ll most likely see hay growing there, or you’ll see hay that has been harvested and baled.

Hay farmers harvest their hay using equipment called balers. Balers can bale (package) hay in various ways — small rectangle bales, large square or rectangular bales, or large round bales. The large round bales can weigh anywhere from 800 to over 1,500 pounds! When they are that heavy, they have to be moved around with hay forks attached to tractors.

Many cattlemen prefer the round bales instead of small rectangle bales as they are less labor-intensive to store and transfer and easier to feed to their cattle. They place these large round bales inside hay rings so their cattle and horses can graze on them for days. However, small farms and ranches may still use the smaller rectangle hay bales since they have fewer heads of cattle to feed.

—Teresa Bernard

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March 31, 2024November 24, 2024

Covered Wagon On The Prairie

covered wagon painting — Covered Wagon on The Prairie painting by Teresa Bernard © Copyright 2010 – Present

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Title: Covered Wagon on the Prairie
Size:  20" w x 16" h
Canvas Type: Traditional Stretched Canvas
Frame: Unframed
Signed: On the front 
COA: Signed Certificate of Authenticity 
Series: Part of the Life in Texas Series
A Teresa Bernard Oil Painting

An original one-of-its-kind landscape painting of a covered wagon in the American West. This painting depicts life on the open range.

A Western landscape painting with a covered wagon on the prairie depicts life out on the open range. The wagon waits alone as a lush green prairie rises in the background to meet a sky filled with overhanging puffy clouds. The painting is signed in the lower left side by Texas artist Teresa Bernard.

Covered Wagon on the Prairie is painted by hand on a traditional stretched canvas. Its sides are unpainted and raw. Prior to being displayed, this painting will need to be framed. This works well for those who love the finished or traditional look of art in a frame. Upon purchase, this landscape oil painting] is accompanied by an official Certificate of Authenticity (COA).

©️ teresabernardart.com is a copyright watermark, it does not appear on the actual canvas artwork.

Read more about the Life in Texas Series here.

Artist Comments

I love country living! Years ago, a small caravan of covered wagons and horses with riders would make their yearly trek past our small ranch from a nearby township. Our own horses would race to the fence line to watch as others of their kind passed by, and our dogs would bark to alert us to the passing caravan. Unfortunately, today it no longer makes this journey. That “wagon train” was the inspiration behind this covered wagon painting.

Covered wagons and pioneers are some of the first things that come to mind when I think of the Old West. I love that sense of adventure and pioneering spirit that drove early settlers to pack up their family, mount a covered wagon, and move across the Great Plains to settle out West. They are indeed an icon of the American Old West.

—Teresa Bernard

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“I love to take painting classes. I can only do what the artist tells us to do. You have a wonderful talent.” — @brendafricks, MeWe

“Good morning, Teresa. Your artistic talent is quite obvious.” — @MyAmericanMorning, Gab

“I love this painting, it reminds me of my working days out west. Wonderful work, thanks for sharing.” — @mikewood1039, MeWe

“Wow, I’d love to hear more about the folks who trekked past your ranch. That sounds like quite an interesting bit of history! Thank you for your amazing painting and the equally amazing story behind it. Your painting makes me think of a song where the lyrics are written by someone who has experienced something and shared that with the world instead of the empty words that populate corporate noise.” — @host_lope, Gab

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March 29, 2024November 24, 2024

Cowboy Sunset

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Title: Cowboy Sunset
Size: 24" w x 18" h
Canvas Type: Gallery Wrap Stretched Canvas
Frame: Unframed; Ready to Hang
Signed: On the front 
COA: Signed Certificate of Authenticity 
Series: Part of the Life in Texas Series
A Teresa Bernard Oil Painting

A silhouetted cowboy looks off into a vivid sunset in this large western painting.

A vivid one-of-its-kind sunset painting with the silhouette of a cowboy as he gazes across the horizon at the setting sun. The sky is ablaze with yellows, reds, and oranges. This work is part of the “Life in Texas” series. Hand-painted and signed in the lower left side by Texas artist Teresa Bernard.

This landscape canvas art is painted by hand on gallery-wrapped stretched canvas. It doesn’t require a frame before display because the composition stretches around the sides of the canvas giving it a trendy look. But if framing is more your style, Cowboy Sunset will look fantastic in your home, office, or anywhere it can be viewed and appreciated. This sunset artwork comes with a personalized Certificate of Authenticity (COA) with your purchase.

The copyright watermark ©️ teresabernardart.com is not a component of the actual canvas artwork’s composition.

Read more about the Life in Texas Series here.

Artist Comments

Some of the most gorgeous sunsets in the world happen right here in Texas, but of course, I might be just a tad bit biased. I love the bright, colorful sunsets that I get to enjoy almost every evening. And I also love the idea of cowboys, horses, and the Old West.

This painting with a cowboy gazing off into the sunset reminds me of my childhood when pretty much all you could watch on TV were westerns. It was a fantasy life all of us kids dreamed about living someday. We would pretend to be cowboys and rode imaginary horses for hours until mom called us in for supper.

When my husband decided it was time to retire from the Navy and settle down to live life as civilians, we bought some land and built a small ranch in East Texas with a couple of horses, a donkey, and a few heads of cattle. It was our dream to live the cowboy way of life.

—Teresa Bernard

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“Very impressive! I’m not an expert but I hate modern art. To me a real artist can capture a magical moment in time and share its essence with the world. Most “experts” lost credibility with me when they started pushing crap that could be duplicated by preschoolers.” — @Dustythepainter, Gab

“Absolutely love your sunset and portrait of a man. What is the price for a commissioned painting from a photo?” — Kerri K., St. Paul MN

“From one artist to another, this is amazing!” — @nuhear4c, Gab

“Beautiful light and contrast.” — @derusha, TRUTH Social

“Great painting. It reminds me of my brother. His nickname is Cowboy. One of the few real cowboys left.” — @lynnwilsonart, Gab

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March 25, 2024November 24, 2024

Lighthouse of Palo Duro Canyon

palo duro canyon painting — The Lighthouse of Palo Duro Canyon painting by Teresa Bernard © Copyright 2016 – Present

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Title: Lighthouse of Palo Duro Canyon
Size: 16" w x 12" h
Canvas Type: Gallery Wrap Stretched Canvas
Frame: Unframed; Ready to Hang
Signed: On the front 
COA: Signed Certificate of Authenticity 
Series: Part of the Life in Texas Series
A Teresa Bernard Oil Painting

A landscape painting of Palo Duro Canyon State Park’s famous Lighthouse geological rock formation.

A one-of-a-kind landscape painting of the famous Lighthouse geological rock formation of Palo Duro Canyon, the largest canyon in Texas. It stands alone on the canyon’s edge, a testament to the beauty of the Texas Panhandle. Hand-painted and signed in the lower left-hand corner by Texas artist Teresa Bernard.

The art piece Lighthouse of Palo Duro Canyon can be displayed anywhere without a frame. The artist expertly extended the artwork onto the sides of the gallery wrap stretched canvas it is composed on. If your choice is to have it framed, it will look beautiful in your home or place of work! Comes with an official Certificate of Authenticity (COA).

Read more about the Life in Texas Series here.

Artist Comments

In 2015 my husband Robert and I traveled to Amarillo, TX, on vacation. While there, we visited the Palo Duro Canyon State Park several times, as it quickly became the highlight of our trip. The Lighthouse is one of many “must-see” attractions when visiting this park. Multiple visits to the canyon also provided me with many photo ops that would be used as reference material for this Palo Duro Canyon painting and future paintings of this park.

—Teresa Bernard

Fun Facts About Palo Duro Canyon State Park

Palo Duro Canyon State Park is located in the Texas Panhandle near Amarillo, TX. Nicknamed “The Grand Canyon of Texas” because of its size and resemblance to the Grand Canyon located in Arizona. It is the second-largest canyon in the U.S., measuring 120 miles long, 20 miles at its widest point, and 800 feet at its maximum depth. It also has over 29,000 scenic acres for the tourist or vacationer to enjoy. Like the Grand Canyon in Arizona, the Palo Duro Canyon features dramatic geological features, multicolored rock layers, and steep mesa walls.

For the park visitor, there are hiking trails, campgrounds, horseback riding, and more! The canyon is also host to TEXAS Outdoor Musical; the longest-running musical ever performed on stage. This world-renown musical drama has been performed on an outdoor stage in the canyon since 1965.

For more information about this Texas state park, visit their website.

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“Beautiful! You are very talented!!!” — @StephieOcean, Gab

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February 11, 2024October 25, 2024

Full Moon Rising

full moon painting — Full Moon Rising painting by Teresa Bernard © Copyright 2013 – Present

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Title: Full Moon Rising
Size: 20" w x 16" h
Support: Gallery Wrap Stretched Canvas
Frame: Unframed; Ready to Hang
Signed: On the front 
COA: Signed Certificate of Authenticity 
Series: Part of the Life in Texas Series
A Teresa Bernard Oil Painting

The full Moon rises to illuminate the night sky in this oil painting. This is a stunning piece of art that is ideal for anyone who loves gazing at the night sky.

This is an original painting of the full moon rising to light up the night sky. The moon appears above a line of trees that are in silhouette in the foreground and a star-filled sky in the background. This beautiful piece of art will look great in the home or office of anyone who enjoys gazing at the night sky. This piece is hand-painted and signed by Texas artist Teresa Bernard in the lower left side.

Skillfully made by hand on a gallery wrap canvas, Full Moon Rising extends its composition around the sides of the canvas. When an artwork is painted on this kind of canvas, a frame is not necessary for exhibition; yet it will still look captivating if you decide to have it framed. This moon light art piece comes with a custom Certificate of Authenticity (COA).

The copyright watermark ©️ teresabernardart.com is used exclusively online and is not part of the physical canvas artwork’s composition.

Read more about the Life in Texas Series here.

Artist Comments

The east Texas moon is the inspiration behind ‘Full Moon Rising.’ My favorite time to take a walk is in the late evening before turning in for the night. On a cloudless or nearly cloudless night, I love looking up into the night sky and seeing the stars and moon. I especially love it when the moon shines so brightly that it lights up the night and makes it appear almost like day! This is just one of the many ‘bennies’ of country living.

—Teresa Bernard

The Far Side of the Moon

FYI…Did you know the common belief the moon has a dark side is a myth? The truth is both sides of the Moon see the same amount of sunlight.

The Moon makes a full rotation on its axis approximately once every 27 days. This is also approximately the same amount of time it takes the Moon to orbit the Earth, which means the same side is always facing the Earth. Astronomers refer to this as “synchronous rotation.”

Only about 59% of the moon is ever visible to Earth over the course of an orbit. The rest of the 41% — the part we call “dark” — is never visible from Earth. The “far side” of the Moon has only been seen by the human eye from a spacecraft.

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February 9, 2024October 25, 2024

Texas Flag Barn

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Title: Texas Flag Barn
Size: 20" w x 16" h
Canvas Type: Gallery Wrap Stretched Canvas
Frame: Unframed; Ready to Hang
Signed: On the front 
COA: Signed Certificate of Authenticity 
Series: Part of the Life in Texas Series
A Teresa Bernard Oil Painting

A weathered old barn with the Texas flag painted on its roof is depicted in this oil painting.

An original painting of a country scene featuring an old family barn with the Texas flag painted on its roof. The background has a distant tree line and a partly cloudy sky above. Part of the “Life in Texas” series of paintings. Hand-painted and signed by Texas artist Teresa Bernard in the lower left-hand corner.

This artwork is versatile and can complement the aesthetic appeal of any room or wall area. Texas Flag Barn won’t need to be framed unless, that’s what you desire, because the hand-painted composition extends to the sides of the gallery-wrapped stretched canvas. Framed or not, it will add some Texas charm wherever it is displayed. A custom Certificate of Authenticity (COA) is included with purchase of this painting.

Read more about the Life in Texas Series here.

Artist Comments

For those who may not know this and for those who do, we Texans are a proud bunch, and we love our state. One way we show off our Texas pride is by painting our beloved flag on our barns and outbuildings for all to see. It would be a rare thing indeed to travel throughout the Lone Star State and not see a barn or some other outbuilding painted up with the Texas Flag.

The barn in the painting above is a well-known landmark on US Highway 377, just east of Stephenville, Texas.

—Teresa Bernard

About the Texas Flag

The Texas flag, also known as the “Lone Star Flag,” was adopted in 1845 when Texas became the 28th state. It is a rectangle that has a width-to-length ratio of two to three. It has a vertical blue field of color and two horizontal color fields, one white and the other red. The flag also sports a single white star which is located in the center of the blue field. This lone star symbolizes “ALL of Texas and stands for our unity as one for God, state, and country.”

Each color field in the flag symbolizes the following:

- Blue stands for loyalty
- White represents purity
- Red is for bravery

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