Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration Following Severe Weather Across Texas

Governor Greg Abbott issued a Declaration of Disaster for 16 Texas Counties in the wake of Sunday night’s storms. The counties affected in the area are Lamar, Cass, Collin, Hunt, Rains, Rockwall, Van Zandt, and Wood. The declaration provides all state resources to local officials and waves some regulations, allowing utility companies to bring in out-of-state resources to assist in restoring power as quickly as possible.