The Texas state song was written by William J. Marsh and Gladys Yoakum Wright. Marsh wrote the music. It was adopted in 1929 as the state song after part of a state-sponsored contest. The words to the song have been changed once since it was written. In the third line, the word "boldest" replaced the word "largest" after Alaska became a state.
Texas, our Texas! All hail the mighty State!
Texas, our Texas! So wonderful, so great!
Boldest and grandest, withstanding every test;
O empire wide and glorious you stand supremely blest. (Chorus)
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. (Chorus)
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. (Chorus)
Chorus: God bless you, Texas! And keep you brave and strong. That you may grow in power and worth, throughout the ages long.