Texas State Symbols Do you know your state symbols? I'll only knew of the ones that were mentioned in school. When I did a search of Texas state symbols, this is what I found. State Name: From "Tejas" Indian Word Meaning "Friendly" Our State Bird: The Mockingbird--adopted in 1927 Our State Flower: The Bluebonnet--adopted in 1901 Our State Tree: Pecan--adopted in 1919 Our State Grass: Sideoats grama--adopted in 1971 Our State Motto: Friendship--adopted in 1930 Our State Fish: Guadalupe Bass--adopted in 1989 Our State Dish: Chili--adopted in 1977 Our State Fruit: Texas Red Grapefruit--adopted in 1993 Our State Large Mammal: Texas Longhorn Our State Small Mammal: Armadillo--adopted in 1981 Our State Plant: Prickly Pear Cactus--adopted in 1995 Our State Shrub: Crape Myrtle--adopted in 1997 Our State Pepper: Jalapeno--adopted in 1995 Our State Vegtable: Sweet Onion--adopted in 1997 Our State Reptile: Texas Horned Lizard--adopted in 1993 Our State Insect: Monarch Butterfly--adopted in 1983 Our State Nickname: The Lone Star State Our State Song: Texas, Our Texas--adopted in 1929 Our State Flag: Republic of Texas--adopted on January 25, 1839 Our State Gem: Topaz Our State Stone: Petrified Palmwood Our State Shell: Lightning Whelk Population: 20,851,820 2nd Most Populous State Land Area: 261,914 Sq. Miles Rank: 28th to Join the Union (December 29, 1845) Minerals: Petroleum, Natural Gas, Natural Gas Liquids Counties: 254 Cities: 2,004 Incorporated Farms: 227,000 Most Farms in U.S. 
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