On this January 25, 1839, the Republic of Texas Congress adopted the Texas coat of arms — a white star of five points on an azure ground encircled by olive and live oak branches. The national seal bore these arms encircled by the words "Republic of Texas." In 1845 the designation was altered from Republic to State. Variations of the seal have followed but the state seal version is still in use.
— Texas State Historical Association
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