~ Governor Greg Abbott has declared a state of disaster in 31 counties in Texas due to heavy rainfall and flooding that began on July 2, 2025. The disaster proclamation, which was initially issued on July 4, 2025 and has been amended and renewed in subsequent proclamations, cites widespread and severe property damage, injuries, and loss of life as a result of the extreme weather event.

The affected counties include Bandera, Bexar, Burnet, Caldwell, Coke, Comal, Concho, Edwards, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Hamilton, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Kinney, Lampasas, Llano, Mason,Maverick,Mcculloch,Menard,

Real,

Reeves,

San Saba,

Schleicher,

Sutton,

Tom Green,

Travis,

Uvalde,and Williamson.

In accordance with Section 418.014 of the Texas Government Code which grants the Governor authority to declare a disaster in the state during times of emergency or natural disasters,Governor Abbott has authorized the use of all available resources from state government and political subdivisions to cope with this disaster.

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Furthermore,pursuant to Section 418.017 of the Texas Government Code,the Governor has suspended any regulatory statutes or orders that may hinder necessary actions in response to this disaster. This includes suspending Sections 264.514 and 264.515 of the Texas Family Code and Articles 49.04 ,49.05 ,49.10 ,and 49.25 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure which could prevent the timely transfer of bodies to families.

Additionally,the Governor has authorized the suspension of any state statutes or administrative rules regarding contracting or procurement if they impede emergency response efforts by state agencies aimed at protecting life or property threatened by this declared disaster.

As required by law,copies of this proclamation have been filed with relevant authorities.

Governor Abbott has officially signed the proclamation and caused the Seal of State to be affixed at his office in Austin,Texas on May 17,2026. The Deputy Secretary of State,David Nelson,has attested to the proclamation.

The full text of the Governor's proclamation can be viewed on the official website.

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