Requirement for the Texas Badge
Qualifications:
1. 1. To earn the Texas Badge, you must be a registered and active youth member of a chartered Cub Scout unit.
State Symbols:
2a. Name the state bird, flower, and motto.
2b. Sing or recite the words of “Texas, Our Texas”.
State History:
3a. Draw the six flags of Texas. Relate some of the major events that occurred in Texas while under each flag.
3b. Name a famous Texan. Tell why this person is famous and what you like or dislike about this person.
3c. Visit a historical place in Texas. Tell about the important events that happened there.
State Culture:
4a. Read a story about any Texas subject (fiction or non-fiction). Tell what you learned from the story.
4b. Find out about the Indians who lived near your community at any time. Tell about some of their history and customs.
If you have already done any of these requirements for another Cub Scout award, you must do something different for the Texas Badge. For example, if you visited a historical place for another Cub Scout award, you should visit a different historical place for the Texas Badge.
The best time to work on this badge is when the boys are Webelos 1 (4th grade). During this time, they will be studying Texas History in School.