Gov. Greg Abbott announced Saturday, Feb. 13 that he will request a Federal Emergency Declaration from the White House to make additional resources available for communities impacted by this weather
"The severity of the cold weather that is about to be experienced in the coming days is unprecedented in Texas history, we need people across the state to get ready for the extremely harsh conditions that are coming," Abbott said.
Texas Prepares For Cold Weather Blanketing State - Austin, TX - Some 3,000 troopers and Guardsmen have been deployed to assist, and a Federal Emergency Declaration has been requested from the White House.