AUSTIN – A Texas lawmaker is proposing designating the cannon as the official state gun.
Sen. Don Huffines' proposal says the cannon has been an important weapon in Texas' fight for liberty and independence, as well as a symbol of the defiance and determination of its people.
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"The very first conflict of the Texas Revolution, the Battle of Gonzales, was fought over a cannon; on Oct. 2, 1835, the 150 Texan rebels at Gonzales refused to surrender their bronze six-pounder to Mexican dragoons; they pointed instead to the cannon and declared, 'Come and take it!'" the proposal reads, in part.
"During the ensuing battle, this memorable catchphrase and a painted image of the cannon itself were raised on a makeshift flag that was created by the women of Gonzales; the legendary flag has since become one of the iconic images of the Lone Star State," the proposal states.
The proposal is expected to be considered Thursday by a Senate committee.
The Houston Chronicle reported that the 1847 Colt Walker pistol has been proposed as the official handgun of Texas, and the Bowie knife as the official state knife.