Governor Abbott orders flags to half-staff for Dolly Parton

Texas flags should be lowered statewide to half-staff in honor of the life and public service of Dolly Rebecca Parton. The order begins immediately and remains in effect through sunset on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

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Governor Abbott directs Texas flags to be lowered statewide to half-staff in honor of the life and public service of Dolly Rebecca Parton.

The official source states that Texas flags should be lowered immediately to half-staff and remain at half-staff for seven days.

The order applies statewide.

The source says the flags should remain lowered through sunset on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

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Written and maintained by Josh Forehand

Last reviewed August 30, 2026