Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for more than 125 counties in Texas ahead of this weekend's winter storm that he said will bring "ultra cold temperatures."

Abbott issued disaster declarations Thursday for more than 130 counties ahead of a winter freeze expected to sweep into Texas over the coming days. “The goal is to make it through with no life lost,” the governor said.

Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) believes he showed other governors the way forward if there is ever another border crisis like the one the country experienced during former President Joe Biden‘s administration.

Abbott backs Sheets over longtime commissioner, Sid Miller, citing integrity, rule of law and a zero tolerance stance on criminality.

Abbott raised almost $23 million from July through December, while his leading Democratic challenger, state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, brought in $1.3 million in the last 10 weeks of 2025.

The Texas governor said that weather conditions will begin to worsen on Friday and throughout the weekend. Abbott is asking residents to have a plan in place for this weekend as temperatures will begin to drop throughout the weekend.

Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 134 counties as a severe winter storm threatens the state with life-threatening cold and ice starting Friday evening.

Gov. Greg Abbott is demands that Cy-Fair ISD cancel an Islamic Games event planned for October at Bridgeland High School, citing ties with the Council of American-Islamic Relations of New Jersey.