[Concho]

When I used to go to ballgames in Perryton, TX years ago, before the start of the game, they played the TEXAS ANTHEM~~The Eyes of Texas Are Upon You.

[basil]

Of course I've gotten a kick out of this entire thread, since I'm a 7th generation Texan. I do need to point out, though, that most real Texans are full of BS--myself included,--when it comes to Texas bragging.

One little correction, though--the Texas anthem is not the Eyes of Texas. That is the University of Texas fight song. The Texas anthem is Texas, Our Texas. We used to sing it every morning at flag service held out by the school flagpoles. We did the pledge of allegiance to the USA, the Texas pledge, and sang the Texas anthem. (I don't remember in what order--LOL).

Also, as a school girl growing up in Texas, we studied Texas History from the 1st grade through the 7th grade. In the 8th grade, we were introduced to American History--I kid you not. I love Texas history--both the real stuff, and the folklore.

I have lived around the country and enjoyed most places where I have lived, but Texas is where I want to be. Texas is my home, I'm happy to be here now, and Texas is where I'll die.

[luckystarmom]

The Eyes of Texas is not the state Anthem!!!!!!!!!

Texas Aggies hate that song.

It is the song for University of Texas.

According to us Aggies the song "sounds like he**"!

[El Gato]

TEXAS ANTHEM~~The Eyes of Texas Are Upon You.

That actually is the official song of the University of Texas. Eyes of Texas

Texas, Our Texas is the Official state song.