A single star was part of the Long Expedition (1819), Austin Colony (1821) and several flags of the early Republic of Texas. Some say that the star represented the wish of many Texans to achieve statehood in the United States. Others say it originally represented Texas as the lone state of Mexico which was attempting to uphold its rights under the Mexican Constitution of 1824. At least one "lone star" flag was flown during the Battle of Conception and the Siege of Bexar (1835). Joanna Troutman's flag with a single blue star was raised over Velasco on January 8, 1836. Another flag with a single star was raised at the Alamo (1836) according to a journal entry by David Crockett. One carried by General Sam Houston's Texan army (which defeated Mexican General Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto ) may have been captured and taken to Mexico. Another "lone star" flag, similar to the current one but with the red stripe above the white, was also captured the following year (1837) and returned to Mexico. The "David G. Burnet" flag, of "an azure ground" (blue background) "with a large golden star central" was adopted by the Congress of the Republic of Texas in December of 1836. It continued in use as a battle flag after being superseded in January of 1839. The 1839 design has been used to symbolize the Republic and the “Lone Star State” ever since.
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Texas State Board of Cosmetology License Information
In order to obtain a license in cosmetology or nail technology in the state of Texas, students must complete the requirements listed below. Please contact the Texas Cosmetology Commission for more information.
Requirements
COSMETOLOGY: 1500 hours
ESTHETICS: 600 hours
NAIL TECHNOLOGY: 600 hours
Reciprocity
Granted to applicants with licenses from another State whose requirements are the same as or greater than Texas'.
Contact Information
Texas Cosmetology Commission
P.O. Box 26700
Austin, TX 78755-0700
512-380-7600 (phone)
512-454-0339 (fax)
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