Governor Greg Abbott has amended and renewed the disaster proclamation originally issued on July 4, 2025, following severe flooding and heavy rainfall that began on July 2, 2025. The renewal extends the disaster declaration to multiple counties across Texas, including 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.
In the proclamation signed on December 18 in Austin by Governor Abbott and attested by Secretary of State Jane Nelson it is stated: “WHEREAS I…issued a disaster proclamation…certifying that the heavy rainfall and flooding event…caused widespread and severe property damage injury or loss of life in several counties; NOW THEREFORE in accordance with the authority vested in me by Section 418.014 of the Texas Government Code I do hereby amend and renew the aforementioned proclamation and declare a disaster…”
The renewed order authorizes use of all available state government resources to address ongoing recovery needs. Regulatory statutes or rules that might hinder response efforts may be suspended upon written approval from the Office of the Governor. Statutes related to transferring bodies to families are also suspended for faster response during this declared disaster.
Governor Abbott’s office operates from its primary location at the State Insurance Building in Austin as part of the executive branch of Texas state government according to its official website. The office is responsible for delivering services statewide and exercises emergency powers when necessary. Greg Abbott has led the office since his election in 2014 (source).
The Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott has advanced initiatives focusing on job creation economic opportunities education enhancement individual liberties protection parental empowerment in schooling southern border security as well as responding to disasters (source). Governor Abbott was recognized among TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in 2024 (source).
Copies of this proclamation will be filed with applicable authorities as required by law.
