Governor Greg Abbott orders flags to half-staff for Dolly Rebecca Parton

Governor Greg Abbott directs Texas flags to be lowered statewide to half-staff in honor of the life and public service of Dolly Rebecca Parton. Flags should remain at half-staff for seven days through sunset on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, then return to full-staff the following day.

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Governor Greg Abbott issued a statewide half-staff order for Texas flags in honor of the life and public service of Dolly Rebecca Parton.

The order states that the flags are to be lowered statewide immediately as a mark of respect for her service and memory.

According to the source, flags should remain at half-staff for seven days through sunset on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Flags should return to full-staff the following day.

The notice was issued from the Office of the Texas Governor and references Chapter 3100 of the Texas Government Code.

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Last reviewed August 25, 2026