The Lone Star Flag was adopted as the Republic of Texas flag in 1839. The State of Texas adopted the flag in 1844. The flag's colors have symbolic meaning. Red means bravery, white means purity, and blue means loyalty. Early designs of the flag are attributed to many Texans including Joanna Troutman, Sarah Dodson, Charles Bellinger Stewart, and Peter Krag. The Texas flag pledge: Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, One state under God, One and indivisible.