What states can fly their flag the same height as the US flag?

Asked by: Stephanie Cook

As the oft-repeated story goes, because Texas was once a nation, it is the only state that can fly its flag at the same height as the U.S. flag.

Can state flags be flown at the same height as the US flag?

All state flags may fly at the same height as the U.S. flag. The U.S. flag must be on its right (the viewer’s left), however. Texas’s laws are consistent with those of the other states.

What is the only flag that can fly above the US flag?

American Flag. The Church Pennant during church services for the personnel of the Navy and No other flag may be flown above The United States flag except at the United Nations Headquarters. The UN flag may be placed above flags of all member nations.

Why is Texas the only state that can fly its flag at the same height as the US flag?

It is an urban legend that the Texas flag is the only state flag that is allowed to fly at the same height as the U.S. flag. However, the legend is false. Neither the Joint Resolution for Annexing Texas to the United States nor the Ordinance of Annexation contain any provisions regarding flags.

Is it illegal to fly another flag over the US?

When the flags are flown from adjacent staffs, the flag of the United States should be hoisted first and lowered last. No such flag or pennant may be placed above the flag of the United States or to the United States flag’s right.

What side of the porch Should the American flag be hung on?

We’ve checked with the official flag etiquette to bring you the answer. The American flag can hang on either side of the porch unless there is a second flag (or multiple flags). If there are two or more flags hanging on the porch, the American flag should hang on the left side of the porch when viewed from the street.

Can Governor lower U.S. flag?

According to the Flag Code, only the President of the United States, your state’s Governor, and the Mayor of the District of Columbia can order the US flag lowered to half-staff. If everyone were to half-staff the US flag at will, the symbolic value of that honor would be lost.

Should any flag fly higher than the American flag?

The U.S. flag should be raised first and lowered last. Other flags being displayed may be the same size and flown at the same height, but never higher nor larger than the American flag.