Governor Abbott orders flags to half-staff on October 7 for those killed in Israel

Flags of the State of Texas on all state buildings, facilities, and offices are ordered to half-staff on Wednesday, October 7, to honor those who lost their lives during the war carried out against Israel and its people, including Americans killed in Israel.

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Governor Greg Abbott orders flags to half-staff on Wednesday, October 7, to honor those who lost their lives in the war carried out against Israel and its people, including Americans killed in Israel. The order covers flags of the State of Texas on all state buildings, facilities, and offices.

The flags are to be lowered for the full day on October 7. No narrower county, city, or facility-specific limitation is stated beyond the statewide coverage of Texas state buildings, facilities, and offices.

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Last reviewed October 8, 2026