Flag Status: Half-Staff
For more than a decade, His Holiness Pope Francis faithfully shepherded the Catholic Church and, in the process, served people throughout the world as a spiritual and moral authority. As a mark of respect for this highly regarded and admired world leader, it is fitting that flags should be lowered and flown at half-staff.
Therefore, pursuant to Sections 3100.065 and 443.024(e) of the Texas Government Code, the flag of the State of Texas shall be immediately lowered to half-staff statewide in memory of the life and spiritual service of Pope Francis. Flags should be returned to full-staff at sunset on the date of his interment.
Individuals, businesses, and other political subdivisions and entities are encouraged to fly their flags at half-staff for the same length of time as a mark of respect.
On behalf of Texas, the First Lady and I offer our thoughts and prayers to all who join us in mourning his death and remembering the impact his teachings had upon their lives.
Greg Abbott
Governor