U.S.A. Flag

The Flag Code

 Title 4, United States Code, Chapter 1 

Section 1. Flag; Stripes and Stars on

Section 2. Same; Additional Stars

Section 3. Use of Flag for Advertising Purposes; Mutilation of Flag

Section 4. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag; Manner of Delivery

Section 5. Display and Use of Flag by Civilians; Codification of

Section 6. Time and Occasions for Display

Section 7. Position and Manner of Display

Section 8. Respect for Flag

Section 9. Conduct During Hoisting, Lowering or Passing of Flag

Section 10. Modification of Rules and Customs by President

 The Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S.A. Flag 

       The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag should be rendered by standing at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart.  When not in uniform men should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart.  Persons in uniform should remain silent, face the flag, and render the military salute.

         "I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America,

         and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God,

                            indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

Section 3100.02 - Description of the State Flag

Sections 3100.051 - 3100.064 - Information Regarding the display of the state flag outdoors, on flagpoles, and with other flags.  Also included are instructions for displaying the flag horizontally or vertically, and the proper manner to display the state flag from or in a building, over a street, or on a motor vehicle.

Section 3100.065 - The display of the state flag at half-staff

Sections 3100.66 - 3100.069 - Carrying of the state flag in general, in procession with other flags, hoisting and lowering the state flag, and passing the flag in parade or review.

Sections 3100.070 - Limitations on the display of the state flag.

Sections 3100.071 - 3100.072 - Authority of the Governor regarding the flag and limitations on governmental subdivisions or agencies.

Sections 3100.101 - 3100.104 - State Flag Pledge

Sections 3100.151 - 3100.152 - Retirement of the state flag and the recommended retirement ceremony.

The Pledge of Allegiance to the State Flag

    The Pledge of Allegiance to the State Flag should be recited by each person who is present and not in uniform by facing the state flag and standing at attention with the person's right hand over the heart.  If the person is wearing a head covering that is easy to remove, remove the head covering with the right hand and hold it at the person's left shoulder, with the person's hand over the heart and recite the pledge.  Persons in uniform should remain silent, face the flag and make the military salute.

                                                "Honor the Texas flag;

                                    I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas,

                             one state under God, one and indivisible."