The Texas flag can also be hung vertically. The blue stripe with the white star is at the top, and the red stripe should be to the viewer’s right.

At Governor Gretchen Whitmer's order, Michigan flags will be flown at half-staff on September 20 to honor the life of a Michigan State Police officer who died and has donated his organs. MSP officer Dan Kerstetter passed away on September 13 after he was rear-ended while at a traffic stop in his MSP SUV on the shoulder of the I-75, according to Yahoo News. In a statement, MSP Colonel James F. Grady II said, "We are heartbroken for this loss. Traffic enforcement is dangerous work. The dedication of our motor carrier officers and troopers to keeping the public safe on our roadways is commendable and honorable. With the decision to give the gift of life, even in his death, MC Officer Kerstetter is serving others," according to Yahoo News.

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Indiana is honoring Newton County Corporal Brandon Schreiber, after Governor Eric Holcomb ordered U.S. and Indiana state flags be flown at half-staff on September 20 following his death. Corporal Schreiber died after being injured in a shootout in Illinois on September 11, according to ABC7Chicago. The corporal had spent five years working for the Newton County Sheriff's Office.

Governor Andy Beshear has ordered flags on all state buildings in Kentucky to be flown at half-staff on September 21 in order to honor the life of Joshua Phipps, a Russell County Sheriff's Deputy. Phipps, 38, lost his life after being shot by a suspect on September 16, and his funeral service will be held on the 21, with cremation services to follow. Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston described Phipps as "kind and brave," to a local media outlet, and said that he died a Hero, doing what he liked, Protecting and Serving Russell County," according to SpectrumNews1.

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The original Texas flag was the Burnet flag- a solid field of blue with a single yellow star. The Lone Star symbolized the solidarity of all of Texas united, declaring independence from Mexico. That solitary star was carried onto the current design. The Texas flag colors are red, white, and blue. The colors of the flag, just like the American flag, carry heavy symbolism:

Flags will be flown at half-staff on September 21 in Alabama to honor the life of the late state Senator Priscilla Dunn, 80, a Democrat who passed away on September 17. Dunn served as the senator for Alabama from 2009 until 2022, and previously served as a member of the Alabama House of Representatives. Dunn will be interned on September 21. In a letter to the president of the Jefferson County Commission authorizing the lowering of the flag, Governor Kay Ivey described Senator Dunn as "a stalwart voice for her 19th Senate District and a consistent champion for education and women's issues."

Commonwealth of Virginia flags will be flown on September 20 by National POW/MIA Recognition Day, as ordered by Governor Glenn Youngkin. National POW/MIA Recognition Day honors prisoners of war or those who remain missing in action.

Across the country, eight states have ordered that American flags are to be flown at half-staff from today through this weekend, according to FlagsExpress.com.

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has also ordered that flags atop state and public buildings in the Palmetto state will be flown at half-staff in honor of National POW/MIA Recognition Day, from sunrise until sunset.

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Texas has an official flag code adopted in 1933. If you are flying your American flag and Texas flag, the flags should be approximately the same size and on flagpoles of similar height. The American flag should be to the left of the state flag from the observer’s point of view. If the Texas and US flags are on the same flagpole, the American flag should be above the state flag. The white stripe of the Texas flag is always at the top.

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The Lone Star Flag, so named because of the single white star in a blue field, was adopted in 1839 by the Republic of Texas. When Texas became the 28th state in 1845, its national flag became the state flag.

The second-largest state in the nation has a remarkable history of rallying under the Lone Star flag. With famous battles like the Alamo strengthening the resolve of Texans, this flag symbolizes both the rural cattle lands and the sprawling metropolitan cities within its borders.

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The Lone Star Flag, so named because of the single white star in a blue field, was adopted in 1839 by the Republic of Texas. When Texas became the 28th state in 1845, its national flag became the state flag.

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The original Texas flag was the Burnet flag: a solid field of blue with a single yellow star. The Lone Star symbolizes the solidarity of a united Texas. That solitary star was carried onto the current design. The Texas flag colors of red, white, and blue are also symbolic. Red stands for bravery, blue is for loyalty, and white represents purity.

Like Virginia, Massachusetts will also fly the American and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag at half-staff on September 20 in observance of National POW/MIA Recognition Day, at the direction of Governor Maura Healey.

In an executive order, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp ordered that all national and state flags atop the state capitol and all public buildings in Georgia be flown at half-mast from September 5 to 20 to honor the victims of the Apalachee High School shooting, which took place on September 4. The shooting in Winder, Georgia, resulted in the deaths of two students, Christian Angulo and Mason Schermerhorn, and two teachers, Richard Aspinwall and Christina Irimie. The flags have been ordered to fly at half-staff through the sunset of the date of the final victim's funeral, and two of the four victims were interred on September 14.

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Victims of a school shooting, a state senator, police officers, prisoners of war and those still missing in action are among those being honored this weekend as several states fly flags at half-staff.

A flag is flown at half-staff when a country or state is in mourning, typically marking a National Day of Remembrance, a national tragedy, or the death of a prominent American figure in government, the military, or first responder.

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The authentic Texas flag, once the standard of a nation, is one of the most identifiable state flags. When you display this fully-sewn American-made flag, everyone will immediately know that you are a proud Texan. With a state motto of “friendship,” you can extend that welcome to everyone by hanging this stunning flag at your home or business.