Things must be really busy at the Capitol these days what with the latest debate centered on what type of flag should be designated for the governor.
The House just had its daily leg stretch and heehaw. This one over designating an official flag for the governor.House Democratic Leader Jim Dunnam of Waco, offered a bill proposing a red, white and blue flag dating to 1839 and the Republic of Texas (right). Dunnam said, "I think he should have a flag." Gov. Rick Perry has failed to issue an order specifying one.
Rep. Phil King, R-Weatherford, said Dunnam's proposed flag looks too much like the current flag of Russia. Though Dunnam pleaded that Russia imitated the Republic of Texas, King swayed House members to substitute a blue flag with stars and a seal for Dunnam's 1839 pilot flag of the Republic of Texas.
"Members, vote for America, not Russia," King said.
The Handbook of Texas Online states that the pilot flag was probably used from January 25, 1839, to December 29, 1845.
We thought the Governor already has a flag... our current Lone Star state flag. Sure its our sixth one, but we're proud of it and we hope the Governor is too.
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