Texas Governor Greg Abbott has renewed the disaster proclamation related to border security for several counties in February 2026. The original proclamation was issued on May 31, 2021, under Section 418.014 of the Texas Government Code. It certified that a surge of individuals unlawfully crossing the Texas-Mexico border posed an ongoing and imminent threat of disaster for numerous Texas counties and affected state agencies.
Governor Abbott stated, “the certified conditions continue to exist and pose an ongoing and imminent threat of disaster as set forth in the prior proclamations.” He added, “in accordance with the authority vested in me by Section 418.014 of the Texas Government Code, I do hereby renew the aforementioned proclamation and declare a disaster for Aransas, Atascosa, Bee, Brewster, Brooks, Caldwell, Calhoun, Cameron, Chambers, Coleman, Colorado, Crane, Crockett, Culberson, DeWitt, Dimmit, Duval, Edwards, El Paso, Frio, Galveston, Goliad, Gonzales, Hidalgo, Hudspeth…and Zavala Counties and for all state agencies affected by this disaster. All orders…provided in the Proclamation of May 31, 2021…are in full force and effect.”
The renewal maintains all previous orders and authorizations established since May 2021. Copies of this proclamation will be filed with applicable authorities as required by law.
Greg Abbott signed the document on February 16 in Austin. Jane Nelson attested as Secretary of State.
Governor Abbott has led his office since being elected in 2014. According to the official website (https://gov.texas.gov/), his administration focuses on job creation and economic opportunities alongside southern border security. The Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott operates from its primary offices at the State Insurance Building in Austin and provides services statewide across Texas (https://gov.texas.gov/). Under Abbott’s leadership—recognized nationally when he was named among TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in 2024—the state has also experienced significant jobs growth and record employment levels (https://gov.texas.gov/).
The Office continues to emphasize individual liberties protection and parental empowerment in schooling as part of its broader policy goals (https://gov.texas.gov/).
A copy of the renewed proclamation is available through official channels.
