Texas Flag for Outdoor Use

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Show your pride, resilience, and love for freedom with our Outdoor Texas Flags. Celebrate the rich history and heritage of Texas while proudly displaying this iconic symbol outdoors. Meticulously crafted, our flags exemplify quality and patriotism.

Wide Variety of Sizes

Our collection includes a diverse range of sizes to fit your needs, from 12" x 18" to 30' x 60'.

Premium Materials for Durability

Choose from a selection of high-quality materials designed to withstand the elements and maintain vibrant colors:

• Nylon: Our durable nylon flags are made from Heavy-Duty Commercial Grade Dupont Solarmax material. With embroidered stars (appliqued above 8 x 12) and sewn stripes, these flags are perfect for outdoor display. The lightweight 200-denier fabric allows for easy flying in light breezes, and the durable lock stitching ensures a longer lifespan than printed or chain-stitched flags. Typical lifespan: 8-10 months before tattering and fading.
• Extra Tough: Ideal for high-wind areas, our Extra Tough flags are made from 2-ply 100% polyester bunting. The open weave reduces wind resistance and increases longevity. Each batch is rigorously tested for resistance to bleeding, fraying, and tearing. While they resemble cotton flags, they offer superior durability. Average lifespan: 10-12 months; we recommend taking them down in severe weather conditions.
• Ultra Tough: Featuring the same 2-ply polyester as our Extra Tough flags, the Ultra Tough variant includes a reinforced fly end for maximum durability. Vertical zig-zag stitching and reinforced box stitching prevent fraying. Requires a wind speed of 12 mph to fully furl the flag. All flags under 10 x 15 have embroidered stars, while larger flags feature appliqued stars.
• Cotton: Made from 2-ply cotton bunting, these flags offer rich, vibrant colors and are ideal for decorative indoor use or special occasions. Not recommended for extended outdoor display due to weather sensitivity. All cotton flags feature sewn stripes and embroidered stars, with a canvas header and brass grommets.

The History of the Texas Flag

Many federalists in Mexico and Texas were angered with the evermore growing centralist Mexican government. Tensions came to a breaking point in October 1835 with Gonzales. In the early 1830’s Mexico had given a small cannon to the citizens of Gonzales to protect themselves from Indian attacks at the time, but after a Mexican solider bludgeoned a Gonzales resident, Mexican authorities felt that it was unwise to leave the settlers with a weapon. A small detachment of troops was sent to retrieve the cannon but were escorted out of Gonzales by the settlers, without the cannon. 100 Dragoons were sent with Lieutenant Francisco de Castañeda to demand compliance from the settlers. Texians stalled negotiations with Castañeda for several days as they waited for reinforcements. October 2^nd, about 140 Texians volunteers attacked Castañeda early in the morning. After a brief skirmish, Castañeda requested a meeting with John Henry Moore to express his federalist views. After the meeting as Moore was returning to camp, Texians raised the homemade flag that we all know and love. Realizing his dragoons were outnumbered as well as outgunned Castañeda led his troops back to Béxar. After Castañeda left, Stephen F. Austin was unanimously elected as the leader of the Volunteers, also known as the Army of the People.

On October 6^th, Texians in Matagorda marched on Presidio La Bahía in Goliad. 4 days later they stormed the presidio in a battle that lasted 30 minutes. By November 3^rd, the Texian army controlled the Gulf Coast, forcing Mexican commanders to send all communications overland. This left General Martín Perfecto de Cos unable to quickly request and receive reinforcements of supplies. While Texians were supervising the Gulf Coast, Austin was marching towards Béxar to engage General Cos and his troops. Mexican troops quickly built barricades throughout the town, several days later the Texian army descended on the town, initiating the Siege of Béxar. After taking Béxar, an advance party led by James Bowie and James Fannin’s men chose to camp at Mission Concepción and sent for the rest of the Texian army. Mexican troops led by Colonel Domingo de Ugartechea engaged in battle with Bowie and Fannin’s men after learning that the Texian army was temporarily divided. The Mexican cavalry was unable to fight effectively due to insufficient weaponry and difficult terrain. After 3 unsuccessful attacks on the Texians, Ugartechea called for a retreat. In mid-December Cos withdrew Mexican troops into a mission outside of Béxar, Alamo Mission. Later he had to surrender his position to the Texian army, Cos’ terms of surrender were to leave Texas and no longer fight supporters of the Constitution of 1824. After Cos’ surrender there was no longer a Mexican garrison in Texas and many Texians believed that the war was over.

On February 17^th 1836, Santa Anna’s forces entered Texas. Santa Anna led his men up the Camino Real towards Béxar, the political center of Texas. Despite the low temperatures the Mexican troop continued moving, some died from hypothermia, others contracted dysentery. Many soldiers that fell behind due to exhaustion or illness were killed by Comanche raiding parties. Nevertheless, the Mexican forces kept marching towards Béxar; as they progressed, they ransacked and occasionally burnt vacant houses down as most of the settlers had evacuated northward. Santa Anna’s network of Tejano spies helped him learn the Texians locations, strengths, and plans.

All of our flags are proudly made in America!