Abbott, Texas and winter storm
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared a state of emergency ahead of severe winter weather expected to affect most of the state.
The Texas Tribune on MSN
How Texas is getting ready for this weekend’s winter storm
State and local officials say they’re better prepared than they were five years ago when Winter Storm Uri blanketed the state, killing hundreds and leaving scores without power and water.
Gov. Greg Abbott and state emergency leaders provide an update on Texas’ response to the upcoming winter weather.
The declaration is to make sure resources are available to communities that need them.
Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday issued a disaster declaration for 134 counties in Texas ahead of a winter storm that is supposed to plunge most of the state into subfreezing temperatures for several days.