Six Flags that have flown over Texas By Connorj Jan 1, 1519 Spain claims Texas 1519-1821 Jan 1, 1685 France claims Texas 1685-1690 Jan 1, 1821 Mexico claims Texas 1821-1836 Apr 2, 1836 The Republic of Texas 1836-1845 Jan 1, 1845 The United States of America annexes Texas 1845-present Jan 1, 1861 The Confederate States of America 1861-1865
