Texas Governor Greg Abbott has amended and renewed a disaster proclamation for fire weather conditions that have affected multiple counties across the state. The original disaster proclamation was issued on August 10, 2025, and has been updated through subsequent proclamations as the threat of wildfires remains present.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management confirmed that increased fire weather conditions continue in certain areas, prompting the extension of the disaster declaration.
In his statement, Governor Abbott said: “WHEREAS, I, GREG ABBOTT, Governor of the State of Texas, issued a disaster proclamation related to fire weather conditions that began on August 10, 2025, as amended and renewed in subsequent proclamations, certifying that increased fire weather conditions pose an imminent threat of widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property in several counties; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Division of Emergency Management has confirmed that those same increased fire weather conditions persist in certain counties in Texas;
NOW, THEREFORE, in accordance with the authority vested in me by Section 418.014 of the Texas Government Code, I do hereby amend and renew the aforementioned proclamation and declare a disaster in Andrews, Aransas…and Zavala Counties.”
Under Section 418.017 of the Texas Government Code, all available resources from state government and political subdivisions are authorized to respond to this ongoing emergency.
Governor Abbott also stated: “Pursuant to Section 418.016 of the Texas Government Code, any regulatory statute prescribing the procedures for conduct of state business or any order or rule of a state agency that would in any way prevent, hinder, or delay necessary action in coping with this disaster shall be suspended upon written approval of the Office of the Governor. However…I hereby authorize the suspension of such statutes and rules for the duration of this declared disaster.”
The official documentation will be filed with relevant authorities as required by law.
Jane Nelson attested to Governor Abbott’s signature on December 9th at Austin.
