Texas, Greg Abbott and winter storm
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Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for more than 125 counties in Texas ahead of this weekend's winter storm that he said will bring "ultra cold temperatures."
Abbott issued disaster declarations Thursday for more than 130 counties ahead of a winter freeze expected to sweep into Texas over the coming days. "The goal is to make it through with no life lost," the governor said.
Changes to ERCOT, power supply facilities in Texas after catastrophic 2021 winter storm should help weather January storm.
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.