Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott defied federal orders by announcing that all flags in Texas will be flown at full-staff for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, going against President Joe Biden's directive to fly flags at half-staff to honor former President Jimmy Carter. Abbott stated that the flags will be raised to full-staff to celebrate the incoming President and a bright future, while also honoring President Carter's service. This decision comes as the US flag is traditionally displayed at half-staff on Inauguration Day, which falls within the 30-day mourning period for President Carter, ending on Jan. 28. Trump's inauguration will mark the first time American flags nationwide will fly at half-staff during a presidential inauguration.