Governor Greg Abbott addressed the severe flooding in Central Texas during a press conference at Donald Lewis Hisle Elementary School. Before the briefing, he toured Sandy Creek Bridge to assess damage and meet with local first responders.
“Our No. 1 job is always saving lives, protecting lives, and finding those who have lost their lives,” said Governor Abbott. “That is a 24/7 operation that we are unrelenting in continuing to pursue. We as a state are going to be able to respond and recover from this. We are community. We are Texas strong.”
Accompanying him were Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd, Texas Department of Transportation Executive Director Marc Williams, and other officials.
In Leander, Governor Abbott visited Sandy Creek Bridge, where he spoke with volunteers and residents involved in recovery efforts. Residents expressed gratitude for the temporary bridge constructed by state and county personnel.
Governor Abbott extended condolences to those affected by the flooding and thanked 25 states for their support in search and rescue operations. He noted that his disaster declaration covers 21 counties to expedite resource deployment.
He also discussed plans to restore infrastructure damaged by storms, including designing new bridges.
With more severe weather expected, Governor Abbott urged Texans to monitor conditions, create emergency plans, and follow official guidance for safety.
