Originally published by Emily Lawson.
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For over one hundred years, the legislature has been designating certain things as state symbols. In 1901, the legislature designated the bluebonnet as the official state flower and the practice has gained momentum over time. Now Texas has an official amphibian (Texas toad), footwear (cowboy boot), musical instrument (guitar), pie (pecan), vehicle (chuck wagon), and more. Since the 1980s, the legislature has also been designating certain cities and counties as official capitals. Anahuac is the Alligator Capital of Texas, Lockhart is the Barbecue Capital, Caldwell is the Kolache Capital, and Fredericksburg is the Polka Capital. Approximately 70 cities and counties have been designated state capitals.
For a full list, see the Texas State Library and Archives Commission websites for Texas State Symbols and Official Capital Designations.
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