and last updated 2021-02-15 17:47:44-05 AUSTIN, TX â Governor Greg Abbott has deployed additional resources to respond to severe winter weather that's impacting the entire state. In a press release, the governor's office said state agencies are sending resources and personnel to assist local officials in clearing roadways. State officials are also assisting local essential workers, such as healthcare professionals and power grid workers. The governor and the Texas Military Department have deployed the National Guard across Texas to conduct welfare checks and transport in-need Texans to warming centers. On Sunday, Gov. Abbott received a waiver from the U.S. Department of Energy to allow Texas power generators to increase production. However, some generators are unable to increase production because their operatios have been frozen.