Gov. Abbott, others discuss state preparations

Governor Abbott Initiates Response Measures as Winter Weather Hits Texas, Activates Over 300 Warming Centers
Governor Abbott urges Texans to stay cautious amid severe winter weather and announces measures such as opening warming centers and activating emergency personnel.
Gov. Abbott gives update on Texas’ winter weather response
Governor Greg Abbott has provided an update on Texas’ ongoing response to severe winter weather impacting large portions of the state. This comes following a briefing with officials at the State Operations Center in Austin.
Texas is ready for winter weather: Gov. Abbott
Emergency management teams at the state operations center in north Austin were busy tracking the winter weather that was moving into Texas.
Houston weather: Governor activates state emergency response resources for East, SE Texas rain
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources ahead of heavy rainfall that is expected in East and Southeast Texas beginning Thursday.
Texas winter storm: Gov. Greg Abbott asks Texans to stay home if they can
Winter storms are expected to hit large parts of Texas starting Wednesday night, with the potential for snow, ice and sleet.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott activates state emergency resources ahead of severe winter weather
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to prepare disaster relief resources ahead of the freeze.
Emergency resources readily available during the North Texas winter storm
DALLAS - Emergency resources have been activated across Texas for this week's winter storm, including warming centers and road assistance. Gov. Greg Abbott urged Texans on Wednesday to stay weather-aware,
State emergency response resources activated ahead of winter weather closing in on Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of severe winter weather expected to impact the state this week.
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