Texas mobilizes resources across 134 counties ahead of winter storm
TL;DR
Gov. Greg Abbott declared a disaster for 134 Texas counties to speed resources as a severe winter storm is expected; the state activated Level II emergency operations and the Texas DPS granted a five-day waiver for essential goods deliveries, with no Houston-area counties listed initially and residents urged to prepare and limit travel amid freezing conditions, snow, sleet, and ice.
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