Texas: Governor Abbott Renews Hurricane Beryl Disaster Proclamation In September 2024
Txylo.com/10286089

~ On Friday, July 5, 2024, a disaster proclamation was issued by Governor Greg Abbott for the state of Texas. The proclamation was later amended on the same day and again on Saturday, July 6, 2024. This proclamation declared that Hurricane Beryl posed an imminent threat of disaster to several counties in Texas.

The affected counties included Anderson, Angelina, Aransas, Atascosa, Austin, Bastrop, Bee, Bell, Bexar, Bowie, Brazoria, Brazos, Brooks, Burleson, Caldwell and many more. The governor's proclamation stated that these counties were at risk of widespread and severe property damage as well as potential loss of life due to the hurricane's impact.

The hurricane was expected to bring heavy rainfall and life-threatening storm surge along with damaging winds. This posed a significant danger to the residents of these counties and called for immediate action.

In accordance with Section 418.014 of the Texas Government Code which grants the governor authority in times of disaster or emergency situations, Governor Abbott renewed the aforementioned proclamation. He also authorized the use of all available resources from state government and political subdivisions to cope with this disaster under Section 418.017 of the Texas Government Code.

More on Txylo.com

• UV Weathering Test Chamber vs Xenon Arc Test Chamber: What's the Right Solution for Your Products
• Emeritus Addresses Hospital Bed Shortages with Smart Storage Solutions
• Fulton County & Grow Your World Amplify Atlanta Youth Through the Youth Audio Collective
• Dr. Kimberly Olson Joins Tom Hegna on the Podcast "Financial Freedom with Tom Hegna"
• 2026 Oscars Betting Odds: One Battle After Another Favored for Best Picture

To ensure swift response and relief efforts in this time of crisis, Governor Abbott suspended any regulatory statutes or orders that could hinder necessary actions in coping with this disaster under Section 418.016 of the Texas Government Code. This includes any state statutes or administrative rules regarding contracting or procurement that may impede emergency response efforts.

The governor's office has also filed copies of this proclamation with applicable authorities as required by law.

Governor Abbott signed his name on September 3rd, 2024 and officially caused the Seal of State to be affixed at his office in Austin. The Secretary of State Jane Nelson attested to this proclamation.

Residents in these affected counties are urged to take necessary precautions and follow evacuation orders if necessary. The governor's office will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as needed.

---

Show All News | Report Violation