GOVERNOR DECLARES ‘STATE OF DISASTER’

  

Governor Greg Abbott has declared a state of disaster for 31 Texas counties, including Washington County and much of the Brazos Valley.

The declaration, stemming from last week’s storms, also includes Austin, Brazos, Burleson, Fayette, Grimes, Lee, Leon, Montgomery, Robertson, Walker and Waller Counties.

Abbott said in a statement, that the state “stands ready to assist all counties affected by severe weather and has dedicated the resources necessary to ensure the safety of those at risk.”

Abbott went on to thank the first responders who, “rescued residents from rising waters” and asked all Texans to keep those affected in their thoughts and prayers.

A complete list of the counties that are part of Governor Abbott's Disaster Declaration: Austin, Bandera, Bastrop, Brazoria, Brazos, Burleson, Coleman, Colorado, Erath, Fayette, Fort Bend, Grimes, Hidalgo, Hood, Jasper, Kleberg, Lee, Leon, Liberty, Lubbock, Montgomery, Palo Pinto, Parker, Polk, Robertson, San Jacinto, Tyler, Walker, Waller, Washington, Wharton