Governor Abbot ordered all U.S Texas State flags in Smith County be lowered to half-staff in honor of Deputy Lorenzo Bustos, who was killed in the line of duty while performing a traffic stop. Flags may remain at half-staff through the memorial service or upon final internment. Flags should return to full-staff the following day.

Individuals, businesses, municipalities, counties, and other political subdivisions and entities in the surrounding area may fly flags at half-staff for the same period of time as a sign of honor and respect.

Governor Abbot gave the following statement:

"The First Lady and I extend our prayers of comfort to the Bustos family during their time of grief, and we urge all Texans to remember and honor Deputy Bustos' service as a brave and dedicated law enforcement officer."