Texas Gov. Greg Abbott defies Biden

Gov. Greg Abbott orders all flags raised to "full-staff" in Texas for Trump's inauguration
In a statement released on Monday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said the U.S. flag should be displayed "especially on Inauguration Day."
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders flags, at half-staff for Jimmy Carter, to full staff for Trump inauguration
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered flags to be raised to full staff next Monday at the Texas Capitol and all state government office buildings in honor of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. President Joe Biden last month directed flags to be displayed at half-staff for 30 days at the White House and on all public buildings and grounds to honor former President Jimmy Carter,
Gov. Greg Abbott orders all US flags on state buildings raised for Inauguration Day
Governor Greg Abbott, citing a federal statute, ordered all flags to be raised at full mast at the Texas Capitol and on all state buildings for Inauguration Day.
Gov. Greg Abbott orders flags at full-staff for Trump inauguration, flouting Biden
The governor's order comes after Trump complained about the federal call for flags to be lowered in honor of former President Jimmy Carter's death.
Greg Abbott Breaks Federal Protocol to Raise Flags for Trump Inauguration
Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered on Monday for the flags at the Texas Capitol and all state buildings to be raised to full-staff on January 20 in honor of Inauguration Day. Newsweek reached out to President-elect Donald Trump 's transition team and the Biden administration for comment Monday morning via email.
Gov. Greg Abbott orders all flags at full staff for Inauguration Day
The U.S. flag has been flown at half-staff following the death of former president Jimmy Carter. Typically flags are at half-staff for 30 days after a president's death.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott raised over $50 million in 2024 campaign funds
On Monday, Gov. Abbott announced that he had raised more than $50 million in the 2024 calendar year, with more than $45 million coming from Texans for Greg Abbott and an additional $6 million coming from the Greg Abbott Campaign candidate account.
Texas Governor Orders Flags Be Raised on Inauguration Day For Trump
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) ordered all flags at the Texas Capitol and other state buildings be raised to full-staff for President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20. Flags across America are being flown at half-staff until Jan.
Texas Orders Flags to Be Raised for Donald Trump's Inauguration Despite Jimmy Carter's Mourning Period
The U.S. flag code makes clear that American flags should remain at half-staff for 30 days after the death of a former president
Gov. Greg Abbott orders flags raised at Texas Capitol for President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration
Originally, flags were ordered to be at half-staff for 30 days to honor the passing of former President Jimmy Carter.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott defies federal government, orders flags to fly at full staff for Trump inauguration
Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott flouted federal orders Monday and announced that all flags in the Lone Star State will be flown at full staff for President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration next week.
Greg Abbott names former Rep. Shawn Thierry to state board after party swap
Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday appointed former Houston state Rep. Shawn Thierry, who switched political parties after losing her ...
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Gov. Greg Abbott appoints Democrat-turned-Republican Rep. Shawn Thierry to juvenile justice board
Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday appointed outgoing state Rep. Shawn Thierry, who recently switched from the Democrat to Republican ...
Gov. Greg Abbott says cold, below freezing temperatures to impact the state through Friday
Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to hold a media briefing in north Austin on the state's response to severe winter weather that ...
Forget Gulf of Mexico and Gulf of America. Gov. Greg Abbott says call it Gulf of Texas.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said on social media that if the Gulf of Mexico is renamed, it should be called the "Gulf of Texas." ...
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders flags to be raised to full-staff for Trump's inauguration
President Joe Biden ordered flags to be flown at half-staff for 30 days following the death of former president Jimmy Carter.
Greg Abbott is reshaping the Texas Supreme Court in his image with Blacklock, Sullivan appointments | Editorial
Gov. Greg Abbott's Supreme Court picks Jimmy Blacklock and James Sullivan raise concerns he is shifting Texas' high court in ...
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Greg Abbott directs DPS to bolster anti-terrorism efforts after New Orleans attack
The governor is calling for an expansion of in-state anti-terrorism programs and an increase in federal partnerships.
Texas power grid will withstand incoming winter storm, according to Gov. Greg Abbott
AUSTIN – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will be giving an update on the state's response to the incoming winter storm that's ...