No, it's not a The Onion piece, it's actual news. Texas seems to be en route to beating Islamic regimes at stupidity. "I urge Texans of all faiths and traditions to offer prayers on that day for the healing of our land, the rebuilding of our communities and the restoration of our normal and robust way of life," the proclamation states. Source in case someone wonders, no, prayer doesn't work
The problem with preying is that preying is not far removed from begging. If they want to do it religiously it would be better for them to plant a tree, bush or dig a pond.....or elect someone other than the dumb-ass business-hugging tree killer Governor they have put in office.
When the rains don't come they will proclaim that God is punishing the US because of our homosexuals.