# Governor Abbott Orders Flags To Half-Staff In Solidarity With Israel

Date: 6 Oct 2026
Released by: Office of Governor Greg Abbott

## MediaRelease.co Summary

Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered U.S. and Texas flags at all state buildings lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, in solidarity with Israel and in honor of those killed in the October 7 terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas three years ago. Flags return to full-staff at sunset that day. Individuals, businesses, municipalities and other political subdivisions are encouraged to lower their flags for the same period.

## Original release

Governor Greg Abbott today 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. “Three years ago, Hamas carried out a brutal terrorist attack on the State of Israel and murdered more than 1,200 men, women, and children,” said Governor Abbott. “Texas stands with Israel and with the Jewish community. We will always honor the lives lost that day.” Flags should return to full-staff at sunset on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Individuals, businesses, municipalities, and other political subdivisions are encouraged to lower their flags for the same period. Read the Governor’s flag order here.

## Key details

- Issued by: Office of Governor Greg Abbott
- Published: 6 Oct 2026
- Publisher country: United States
- Subject country/region: Texas (United States)
- Original source: https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-orders-flags-to-half-staff-in-solidarity-with-israel
- MediaRelease.co URL: https://mediarelease.co/us/mr01377-governor-abbott-orders-flags-to-half-staff-in-solidarity-06102026.html

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