Texas, Our Texas was declared the official state song in 1929 by the Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 6, 41st Legislature, First Called Session.  Originally written in 1924, The lyrics were penned by Marsh and Gladys Yoakum Wright and the composition was completed by William J. Marsh of Fort Worth.

When Alaska gained statehood in 1959, a change in the lyrics was made from "largest and grandest" to "boldest and grandest." In 1993, the Seventy-third legislature moved the song's status as state song from a Senate resolution to law.

Texas, Our Texas

Texas, our Texas! All hail the mighty State!
Texas, our Texas! So wonderful so great!
Boldest and grandest, Withstanding ev'ry test;
O Empire wide and glorious, You stand supremely blest.

[Refrain] God bless you Texas! And keep you brave and strong,
That you may grow in power and worth, Thro'out the ages long.

Texas, O Texas! Your freeborn single star,
Sends out its radiance to nations near and far.
Emblem of freedom! It sets our hearts aglow,
With thoughts of San Jacinto and glorious Alamo.

[Refrain]

Texas, dear Texas! From tyrant grip now free,
Shines forth in splendor your star of destiny!
Mother of heroes! We come your children true,
Proclaiming our allegiance, our faith, our love for you.

[Refrain]