The flags of Texas and the U.S. are flying at half staff on Thursday and Friday to honor U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner of ...
Flags in Texas will remain at half-staff through sunrise on Saturday, March 8. They will remain lowered in Houston through Turner's internment.
"As a mark of respect for his public service as state representative, mayor, and congressman, it is fitting that flags be lowered to half staff," Abbott said.