Houston Daily

Governor Greg Abbott has ordered all state government buildings in Texas to lower the United States and Texas flags to half-staff. This action follows President Donald J. Trump's proclamation honoring the victims of the Annunciation Catholic School shooting in Minneapolis.

"Today’s attack at a Catholic school in Minnesota is horrific and heartbreaking," Governor Abbott said. "Cecilia and I are lifting up in prayer the families who lost innocent children, those injured, and the entire community as they face this tragedy. Texas is honoring President Trump’s request to lower flags in mourning for the lives senselessly taken and for all injured."

The directive states that flags should be returned to full-staff at sunrise on Sunday, August 31, 2025.