State Symbols

Texas State Gem: Texas Blue Topaz

The 61st Texas Legislature doubled up in 1969 to adopt both a gem and a stone as official state symbols in the same brief resolution.

By John O. Lumpkin

March 20, 2023

Texas State Dinosaur: Paluxysaurus Jonesi

By John O. Lumpkin

Texas State Music: Western Swing

By John O. Lumpkin

The Texas State Pepper and Native Pepper: Jalapeño and Chiltepín

By John O. Lumpkin

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