Abbott issues disaster declaration for 51 counties ahead of Tropical Storm Alberto

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Wednesday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 51 counties. The declaration was made as Tropical Storm Alberto began to move through the Gulf of Mexico.A disaster declaration would typically be put in place if there is a threat of imminent disaster.The governor's office said Tropical Storm Alberto was expected to cause widespread and severe property damage, injury and loss of life due to widespread flooding, life-threatening storm surge, damagin