The Texas Military Department is displaying a historic state battle flag with the slogan “COME AND TAKE IT” at its headquarters in Austin amid a border stand-off with the federal government.
The flag represents the spirit of free Texans fighting tyranny and is linked to the Texas Revolution.
Texas has been dealing with a surge of illegal immigrants at its border, leading to disputes with the Biden administration.
— Texas Military Dept. (@TXMilitary) January 30, 2024
“The volunteer spirit that has now characterized the military forces of Texas for more than one hundred fifty years was first called upon during this crisis. It was against a determined group of men that [Mexican Gen. Antonio López de Santa Anna] sent his dictator-controlled army. It was at Gonzales that the motto — ‘Come and Take It’ — was born,” the Texas Military Forces Museum said.
“When Santa Anna sent a Mexican commander to take a cannon from Gonzales, the Texans rallied forces from the Guadeloupe, the Colorado and the Brazos for aid, then told the Mexican commander to ‘Come and Take It.’ The latter retreated six miles, and the Texans, tired of waiting for an attack charged the Mexicans on October 2, 1835, and the Mexicans retreated in full flight.”
Governor Greg Abbott has ordered state forces to protect the border, despite legal challenges.
Border wall construction is ongoing along the Texas-Mexico border.
We will continue to use every tool and strategy available to defend our southern border. pic.twitter.com/xk88NUiz1s
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) January 30, 2024
The Texas National Guard is working around-the-clock to repel and deter illegal crossings near Shelby Park.
We will continue to hold the line. pic.twitter.com/pZ422Z3XFT
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) January 31, 2024
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