Gov. Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration For Ellis, Sutton, Tarrant Counties

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has declared a state disaster for three counties recently affected by severe weather and flooding.
Abbott on Friday issued the disaster declaration for Ellis, Sutton and Tarrant counties, where he says severe weather and flooding that began on Sept. 21 has caused widespread and severe property damage.
Abbott’s disaster declaration says that any regulatory statute prescribing procedures for conduct of state business or any state agency rule