Reciting Pledge

Sec. 3100.104. RECITING PLEDGE. If the pledge to the state flag is recited, each person who is present and: (1) not in uniform should: (A) face the state flag and stand at attention with the person's right hand over the heart; (B) if wearing a head covering that is easy to remove, remove that head covering with the right hand and hold it at the person's left shoulder, with the person's hand over the heart; and (C) recite the pledge; (2) not in uniform and a member of the armed forces or a veteran may make the military salute and recite the pledge; or (3) in uniform should remain silent, face the flag, and make the military salute. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 7.001, eff. Sept. 1, 2001. Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 962 (S.B. 1968), Sec. 2, eff. June 15, 2017. SUBCHAPTER D. RETIREMENT OF STATE FLAG