Texas Governor Greg Abbott has amended and renewed a disaster proclamation in response to ongoing flooding that began in early July 2025. The original proclamation was issued on July 4, 2025, following heavy rainfall and flash flooding that caused significant property damage, injuries, and loss of life across several counties.
In the latest action, Governor Abbott declared a continued state of disaster for the following counties: Bandera, Bexar, Burnet, Caldwell, Coke, Comal, Concho, Edwards, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Hamilton, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Kinney, Lampasas, Llano, Mason, Maverick, McCulloch, Menard, Real, Reeves, San Saba, Schleicher, Sutton, Tom Green, Travis, Uvalde and Williamson.
The proclamation states: “Pursuant to Section 418.017 of the Texas Government Code I authorize the use of all available resources of state government and of political subdivisions that are reasonably necessary to cope with this disaster.”
It also allows for the suspension of certain regulatory statutes if they hinder emergency response efforts. “Pursuant to Section 418.016 of the Texas Government Code any regulatory statute prescribing the procedures for conduct of state business or any order or rule of a state agency that would in any way prevent hinder or delay necessary action in coping with this disaster shall be suspended upon written approval of the Office of the Governor,” Abbott stated. The order further suspends statutes related to transferring bodies to families as soon as possible and authorizes agencies to bypass some contracting or procurement rules if they impede emergency response.
The proclamation requires copies to be filed with relevant authorities. It was signed by Governor Abbott and attested by Secretary of State Jane Nelson on November 18 in Austin.
