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AUSTIN, Texas (KTRK) — Gov. Greg Abbott declared a state of disaster Sunday for the entire state after a weekend of violent protests and chaotic unrest over the death of George Floyd. The move gives Abbott the ability to designate federal agents to serve as Texas peace officers, according to a statement released by the governor’s office. It wasn’t clear …

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