There has been 6 flags to fly over Texas. The Spanish, French,
Mexican, Confederacy, United States, and Republic of Texas. The Spanish
controlled Texas from 1519-1685 and 1690-1821. The French from 1685-1690. The
Mexican from 1821-1836. The Republic of Texas from 1836-1845. The United States
from 1845-1861 and 1865-present. The Confederacy from 1861-1865.