AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott called for a statewide moment of silence Wednesday in remembrance of the victims of the Robb Elementary shooting on May 24, 2022, in Uvalde, Texas. Flags should also be at half-staff until sunset Wednesday. It’s now been one year since that tragic day when a teen shooter killed 19 students and two teachers.

“Individuals, businesses, municipalities, and other political subdivisions and entities are encouraged to fly the flag at half-staff for the same period of time,” Abbott stated.

The moment of silence is a chance to reflect upon the victims, survivors, families and the entire Uvalde community during an emotionally taxing one-year anniversary of the mass shooting.

“One year ago, the Uvalde community and the entire state of Texas were devastated to our core by the tragedy at Robb Elementary School,” said Abbott. “Our hearts remain with the families and members of the community, with whom Cecilia and I met in the weeks and months after as they grieved and began their journeys of healing. As we lower Texas flags today in remembrance, I ask all Texans to join Cecilia and me in a moment of silence in honor of those who lost their lives, the families who lost a loved one, the survivors who are forever changed, and the entire Uvalde community as they continue to heal. May we also remember that Texans, uniting in our darkest days, will rise above to forge a brighter path forward.”

Abbott has the moment of silence planned for 11:30 a.m. across the state of Texas.