Texas Governor Greg Abbott has amended and renewed a disaster proclamation related to fire weather conditions that began on August 10, 2025. The action follows confirmation from the Texas Division of Emergency Management that increased fire weather conditions continue in several counties across the state.
The renewed proclamation declares a disaster in more than 200 counties, including Andrews, Bexar, El Paso, Travis, and Webb. Governor Abbott cited authority under Section 418.014 of the Texas Government Code for this action.
“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,” Abbott stated in the proclamation.
He also authorized suspension of certain regulatory statutes or rules if they would hinder necessary actions to address the disaster. “However, to the extent that the enforcement of any state statute or administrative rule regarding contracting or procurement would impede any state agency’s emergency response that is necessary to protect life or property threatened by this declared disaster, I hereby authorize the suspension of such statutes and rules for the duration of this declared disaster,” Abbott said.
Copies of the proclamation will be filed with relevant authorities as required by law.
The Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott operates as part of the executive branch and maintains its primary offices in Austin at the State Insurance Building (source). Since his election in 2014, Abbott has led initiatives focusing on economic development, education enhancement, border security efforts such as Operation Lone Star, and job growth (source). The office supports community initiatives statewide and collaborates with organizations on projects like economic expansions (source).
Abbott was named among TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in 2024 (source).
“IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto signed my name and have officially caused the Seal of State to be affixed at my office in the City of Austin, Texas, this the 8th day of January, 2026.”
GREG ABBOTT
Governor
“ATTESTED BY:
DAVE NELSON
Deputy Secretary of State”
View the Governor’s proclamation.
