Why Are Flags at Half-Staff in Texas?

Texas Gov. Abbott orders flags lowered in memory of October 7 victims

Texas Governor Greg Abbott orders US and Texas flags lowered to half-staff to honor the victims of Hamas’ October 7 massacre, on the third anniversary of the attack.

Why are flags at half-staff in Texas?

Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday announced that flags across Texas will be lowered to half-staff in solidarity with Israel.

Gov. Abbott Orders Flags To Half-Staff In Solidarity With Israel

“Texas stands with Israel and with the Jewish community," Governor Abbott said.

Governor Orders Flags to Half-Staff Wednesday, Oct. 7th in Solidarity with Israel

Governor Greg Abbott ordered the United States and Texas flags at all state buildings lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, in solidarity with the State of Israel and in honor of the men, women, and children murdered in the brutal October 7th terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas.