Here are Abbott's top four priorities following winter storm FacebookTwitterEmail Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks about the winter storm during a press conference at the State Operations Center, Thursday Feb. 18, 2021, in Austin, Texas. ( Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman via AP)Jay Janner, MBR / Associated Press Republican Gov. Greg Abbott in a news conference Friday laid out his top four priorities as the state begins its recovery process after the winter storm that knocked out millions of Texans’ power and water supplies. “We’re working around the clock, and we will continue to work around the clock to address and to meet your needs and challenges and to help you overcome them and get them put behind you,” Abbott said.