Governor Greg Abbott has amended and renewed the drought disaster proclamation for several Texas counties as of December 18, 2025. The original disaster proclamation was issued on July 8, 2022, and has been updated through multiple subsequent proclamations.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management confirmed that drought conditions continue in certain areas of the state, contributing to increased wildfire risk. In response, Governor Abbott declared a disaster in more than 60 counties across Texas.
“WHEREAS, I, GREG ABBOTT, Governor of the State of Texas, issued a disaster proclamation on July 8, 2022, as amended and renewed in a number of subsequent proclamations, certifying that exceptional drought conditions posed a threat of imminent disaster in several counties; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Division of Emergency Management has confirmed that those same drought conditions persist in certain counties in Texas and that the presence of drought conditions in certain counties contributes to increased wildfire danger;
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 Aransas, Atascosa, Austin, Bandera, Bastrop, Bee, Bexar, Blanco, Brewster, Brooks, Burnet, Caldwell, Cameron, Childress, Clay, Collingsworth, Colorado, Comal, Comanche, Culberson…”
Governor Abbott authorized “the use of all available resources of state government and of political subdivisions that are reasonably necessary to cope with this disaster.” He also suspended any regulatory statute or rule that could hinder emergency actions needed to protect life or property during this period.
The Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott operates from its main offices at the State Insurance Building in Austin as part of the executive branch overseeing statewide initiatives such as job creation and public safety. More information about ongoing efforts can be found on the official website.
This latest action requires relevant authorities to file copies of the proclamation according to statutory requirements. The document is signed by Governor Greg Abbott and attested by Secretary of State Jane Nelson.
