Texas Gov. Abbott Declares State of Disaster Following Violent Protests
June 01, 2020
June 01, 2020
AUSTIN, Texas, June 1 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
Governor Greg Abbott declared a State of Disaster for all Texas counties in the midst of violent protests that endanger public safety and threaten property loss and damage. Under this declaration, the Governor has the ability to designate federal agents to serve as Texas Peace Officers.
"Every Texan and every American has the right to protest and I encourage all Texans to exercis . . .
Governor Greg Abbott declared a State of Disaster for all Texas counties in the midst of violent protests that endanger public safety and threaten property loss and damage. Under this declaration, the Governor has the ability to designate federal agents to serve as Texas Peace Officers.
"Every Texan and every American has the right to protest and I encourage all Texans to exercis . . .