Greg Abbott, Texas and winter storm
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State officials are taking action as Texas prepares for dangerously cold temperatures and winter precipitation.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared a state of emergency ahead of severe winter weather expected to affect most of the state.
Abbott and other state officials held a news conference Thursday to address preparations for the upcoming winter weather.
Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday issued a disaster declaration for 134 counties in Texas ahead of a winter storm that is supposed to plunge most of the state into subfreezing temperatures for several days.
As Texas braces to be hit by Winter Storm Fern, Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a Disaster Declaration for a majority of the state. Here's what to know.