The document summarizes the history and significance of several flags important to Texas independence and statehood. It describes the Alamo flag that flew during the famous 13-day siege, the Gonzales flag that represented the first shots of the war for independence, and Captain Scott's flag of an independent fighting group. It also mentions the first "Lone Star" flag at Washington-on-the-Brazos, the inspirational Troutman flag after the Alamo fell, and the flags of the Texas Navy that helped keep supply lines open. The three flags of the Republic of Texas as an independent nation before becoming a U.S. state in 1846 are also outlined.