(FreePressBeacon.com) – In a remarkable act of defying lame-duck President Joe Biden, Governor Greg Abbott breaks from Biden’s order by directing Texas flags to full-staff during Inauguration Day.
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Challenging federal protocol, Abbott emphasizes state traditions on the same day Donald Trump becomes the 47th President of the United States.
This decision underlines Texas’s commitment to its independent stance.
On January 20, 2025, as Texas flags rise to full-staff, the nation will witness Donald J. Trump’s inauguration.
The occasion marks a significant celebration of democratic tradition.
Abbott highlights that despite mourning former President Jimmy Carter, it’s crucial to honor the incoming leader.
The move aligns with Abbott’s recognition of Inauguration Day’s importance, emphasizing that it’s a time to “celebrate the service of an incoming president and the bright future ahead for the United States.”
His directive, however, contrasts with Biden’s federal order to keep flags at half-staff to honor Carter’s legacy.
State autonomy versus federal directives brings Texas into the spotlight once again, raising questions about adherence to U.S. flag code—a code that mandates flags to be at half-staff for 30 days post a president’s death.
Other states are adhering to this order, but Texas chooses a different path to emphasize its ceremonial significance.
According to a press release from the Governor’s office, Governor Greg Abbott has ordered all flags at the Texas Capitol and state buildings to be raised to full-staff on January 20, 2025, to honor Inauguration Day, Newsbreak reports.
While the nation reflects on Carter’s “steadfast leadership” as quoted by Abbott, the balance between state and federal observance becomes pronounced.
BREAKING: Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered all Texas flags to be flown at full-staff on inauguration day, despite the requirement that they be flown at half-staff for 30 days due to President Carter's death. Shameful. pic.twitter.com/e5y1MnG84s
— Aaron Parnas (@AaronParnas) January 13, 2025
Texas honors both a past president and celebrates democracy’s triumph, creating a cultural and political discussion.
Abbott’s press release nods to Carter’s enduring legacy and the democratic custom of inaugurating a new president.
While Carter’s funeral observance remains at the forefront for many states, Texas takes an exceptional route, prioritizing its state’s unique traditions.
“President Carter’s steadfast leadership left a lasting legacy that will be felt for generations to come, which together as a nation we honor by displaying flags at half-staff for 30 days,” Greg Abbott declared, cited by Newsweek.
As Texas sets its flags high, the message resonates clearly—the Lone Star State chooses to lead with its own conviction and purpose.
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