Texas HB582 establishes etiquette for reciting the pledge of allegiance to the state flag.

Texas HB582 amends the Government Code to detail proper etiquette during the recitation of the pledge of allegiance to the state flag. It specifies that individuals not in uniform should face the flag, stand at attention, and place their right hand over their heart or extend it toward the flag. Those wearing a head covering should remove it and hold it at their left shoulder with their hand over their heart. Members of the armed forces or veterans not in uniform may make the military salute and recite the pledge.

Texas HB582 establishes etiquette for reciting the pledge of allegiance to the state flag.

Texas HB582 amends the Government Code to detail proper etiquette during the recitation of the pledge of allegiance to the state flag. It specifies that individuals not in uniform should face the flag, stand at attention, and place their right hand over their heart or extend it toward the flag. Those wearing a head covering should remove it and hold it at their left shoulder with their hand over their heart. Members of the armed forces or veterans not in uniform may make the military salute and recite the pledge.