Governor orders flags to half-staff in honor of Dolly Rebecca Parton

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

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

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

The end of the order is specified as sunset on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

The scope is statewide and applies to Texas flags throughout the state.

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Written and maintained by Josh Forehand

Last reviewed August 31, 2026