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TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) — Gov. Greg Abbott is asking all Texans to observe a minute of silence on Monday to honor the memories of the victims of the Paris attacks.

The attacks on Friday killed more than 130 people. The 28 nations in the European Union will be observing a moment of silence on Monday, and Abbott is calling on Texans to join at noon Central, according to the governor's office.

"When Texas declared its independence from Mexico, France was among the first nations to recognize that independence," Abbott said in a press release. "We have not forgotten France's commitment to the Lone Star State and Texas will join with other states and nations tomorrow to honor the victims and condemn the cowardly terrorist attacks. I urge all Texans to hold a minute of silence at noon tomorrow and pray for the victims and families of the despicable attacks that took place in Paris."

A North Texas couple was in Paris when the attacks occurred. They returned to the Lone Star State on Saturday.

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