Unlike Rest of Country, Texas To Fly American Flag at Full-Staff During Trump’s Inauguration 

Governor Abbott says America must honor President Carter, but also ‘celebrate the service of an incoming president.’

AP/Manuel Balce Ceneta
The flag flies at half-staff for the late President Carter at the White House. AP/Manuel Balce Ceneta

When President-elect Trump is sworn in next week, American flags at federal buildings across the country will likely be flown at half-staff due to an order from President Biden to honor the late President Carter. However, in Texas, they will be flown at full-staff. 

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