Texas Governor Greg Abbott has amended and renewed a disaster proclamation for multiple counties affected by heavy rainfall and flooding that began in July 2025. The initial proclamation was issued on July 4, 2025, and has since been updated several times as conditions continued to impact the region.
The disaster declaration now covers 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.
Governor Abbott stated: “WHEREAS I…issued a disaster proclamation on July 4…certifying that the heavy rainfall and flooding event that began on July 2…caused widespread and severe property damage injury or loss of life in several counties.”
Under Section 418.017 of the Texas Government Code the governor authorized the use of all available state government resources and those of political subdivisions needed to address the disaster. He also suspended certain regulatory statutes to ensure that emergency response actions are not hindered or delayed. Statutes regarding contracting procurement and transfer of bodies to families have been suspended where necessary for emergency response.
The Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott operates as part of the executive branch of state government with its main offices located in Austin at the State Insurance Building according to its official website. The office is responsible for statewide services including responses to emergencies such as this ongoing flooding event.
Governor Abbott signed the renewed proclamation in Austin on December 18 2025. Secretary of State Jane Nelson attested the document.
