Abbott issues disaster declaration Williamson, Bastrop, 14 others counties after tornado outbreak

JACKSBORO, Texas (KETK/KXAN) - Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for both Williamson and Bastrop counties as part of a 16-county group Tuesday in Jacksboro.The declaration includes the following counties:BastropCassCookeGraysonGuadalupeHoustonJackMadisonMarionMontagueNacogdochesPanolaRuskUpshurWilliamsonWiseAbbott said the declaration will "provide the capability of waiving certain rules or regulations or accelerating certain timetables to assist local communities."Williamson County