Governor Greg Abbott renewed and amended a disaster proclamation on March 18 for several Texas counties affected by heavy rainfall and flooding that began in July 2025. The updated proclamation continues to declare a state of disaster in 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 Counties.
The renewal allows the state to use all available resources to respond to the ongoing impacts of severe weather. It also suspends certain regulatory statutes that could hinder emergency response or delay necessary actions during the disaster period. Governor Abbott said he was acting under authority granted by the Texas Government Code to ensure an effective response.
The proclamation specifically authorizes the suspension of rules related to contracting or procurement if they would impede emergency measures needed to protect life or property. Statutes that might prevent the transfer of bodies to families are also suspended for the duration of this declared disaster.
According to the official website, Governor Abbott has led the Office of Texas Governor since his election in 2014 and has exercised authority statewide across Texas. The office is based at the State Insurance Building in Austin according to the official website. The governor’s administration has focused on job creation and economic opportunities as well as education enhancement and border security according to its official website.
Abbott was recognized among TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in 2024 according to the official website. His office contributed to record employment levels and jobs growth in Texas according to its official website.
The renewed proclamation will remain in effect until further notice as authorities continue their efforts to address damage from last year’s flooding.
