Quote Originally Posted by DavidSh View Post
One advantage of the needlessly complicated state seal on a blue field as a flag is that it guarantees that only a bona fide state agency would fly it. For example, you aren't going to see even the most patriotic New Yorkers flying the New York state flag, so if you are looking for the DMV, the flag is a much better clue.
I'd argue that most people don't fly their state flags regardless of design.

Also,Texans are weird about Texas.