Governor Abbott urges Texans to stay cautious amid severe winter weather and announces measures such as opening warming centers and activating emergency personnel.

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.

Emergency management teams at the state operations center in north Austin were busy tracking the winter weather that was moving into Texas.

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 Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to prepare disaster relief resources ahead of the freeze.

Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to get state resources ready as severe winter weather impacts the state.

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,

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.