Texas Gov. Abbott orders Texas flags to be lowered to half-staff
HUNT, TEXAS - JULY 6: A Texas state flag flies in a yard filled with debris on July 6, 2025 in Hunt, Texas. Heavy rainfall caused flooding along the Guadalupe River in central Texas with multiple fatalities reported. (Photo by Jim Vondruska/Getty Ima
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott ordered Texas flags across the state to be lowered to half-staff starting Thursday to honor those who lost their lives due to the devastating floods that impacted Texas over the July 4th holiday weekend.
Texas Flags to be Lowered
What they're saying:
"In heartfelt remembrance of those whose lives were tragically lost in the recent floods, I ordered Texas flags across the state to be lowered to half-staff," said Governor Abbott. "Cecilia and I continue to pray for their loved ones as they grieve this unimaginable loss and urge all Texans to continue praying for all impacted by this devastation. Texas stands united in mourning and in our resolve to support those who strive to heal and recover. May God bring comfort to every family affected and strength to the thousands of first responders still working on the ground."
Flags should be returned to full-staff at sunrise on Monday, July 14, 2025.
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Read the Governor’s letter ordering Texas flags to half-staff.
What you can do:
Individuals, businesses, and other political subdivisions and entities are encouraged to fly their flags at half-staff for the same length of time as a mark of respect and remembrance.
On Sunday, Governor Abbott issued a proclamation declaring a Day of Prayer across Texas. The Governor urges everyone to continue to pray for the lives lost, for those still missing, for the recovery of these communities, and for the first responders.
The Source: Information in this article is from the Office of the Governor of Texas.