Greg Abbott, Texas governor. (Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston – All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n
AUSTIN, Texas \u2013 Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Monday that he has issued<\/a> a disaster declaration\u00a0for 101 Texas counties as severe storms continue to threaten the state. Harris County is among the counties on the list.<\/p>\n \u201cTexas is prepared to respond to the severe weather threats that continue to move across our state,\u201d said Governor Abbott. \u201cBecause of the impact caused by ongoing storms and flood risks, I have issued a disaster declaration for 101 Texas counties to ensure that local officials and communities have access to the full range of state resources and support. Texans should heed the guidance of state and local officials and take all necessary precautions to stay safe during this severe weather.\u201d<\/p>\n Gov. Abbott also directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state emergency response resources and implement 24-hour operations at the Texas State Emergency Operations Center as storm risks persist. Last week, the Governor directed TDEM to activate<\/a>\u00a0state emergency response resources ahead of the flood threat.<\/p>\n Texans are urged to continue monitoring local weather forecast information and have emergency supplies readily available. As storm threats continue, Texans are urged to stay informed, avoid driving through flooded roadways, and heed all warnings from local officials.<\/p>\n Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston – All rights reserved.<\/p>\n