Texas Governor Announces Disaster Declaration for State After Protests

Texas Governor Announces Disaster Declaration for State After Protests
Texas Governor Greg Abbott speaks at Dallas's City Hall in Dallas, Texas, on July 8, 2016. Spencer Platt/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced a disaster declaration in his state following violent protests across several cities in response to the death of George Floyd.

Abbott declared a state of disaster across all counties, citing “threats and incidents of violence in several cities across Texas that have endangered public safety.”
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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