By Austin News |
Apr 17, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott has renewed a drought disaster declaration in Texas, citing ongoing exceptional drought conditions in multiple counties. The declaration, originally issued in July 2022 and renewed several times since then, has now been extended to include various counties across the state.In a statement, Governor Abbott declared, "I do hereby amend and renew the aforementioned proclamation and declare a disaster in Bandera, Bell, Bexar, Blanco, Burnet, Calhoun, Cameron, and several other counties." The Texas Division of Emergency Management has confirmed the...