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 Comanche Trail Council Indian Camp at the 1937 National Scout Jamboree  Girl Scout uniform, 1927 at The Women's Museum  Boy Scout Cookout | |||
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Scouting in Texas has a long history, from the 1910s to the present day, serving thousands of youth in programs that suit the environment in which they live. Scouting, also known as the Scout Movement, is a worldwide youth movement with the stated aim of supporting young people in their physical, mental and spiritual development, so that they may play constructive roles in society.
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) provides Scouting for boys and girls in all programs. Texas is home to the BSA national headquarters, in Irving, Texas. The Boy Scouts of America in Texas are organized into 20 local councils.
Girl Scouts of the USA, organized into eight local councils, only serves girls.