Abbott Declares State Of Disaster Following George Floyd Protests

Governor Greg Abbott declared a State of Disaster for all Texas counties on Sunday because of the violent protests that endanger public safety and threaten property loss and damage. The Governor also designated federal agents to serve as Texas Peace Officers. Protests began Friday and continued Saturday in Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, and Houston. They plan more demonstrations for today. Dallas and Denton have issued a curfew for areas in and around the downtown areas for the next several days.