The overriding threefold motif of Texaco logos has emphasized the colour red, the shape of a five-pointed star, and the letter T. Texaco is short for "The Texas Company".
Version on a black background and "TEXACO" in red, usually seen on gas signs
Horizontal version
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In 1982, the Texaco trademark changed to a white star with a red capital "T" inside a red circle. It was first phased in on Texaco credit cards in July 1982 and began appearing on newly-built Texaco stations a few months later. On February 8, 2002, Texaco merged with Chevron.