Governor Abbott provides update on State's ongoing response to severe flooding in Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference at the State Operations Center (SOC) in Austin to provide an update on the state's ongoing response to severe flooding impacting Texas.

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The Governor also urged Texans to remain weather aware as potential heavy rain may continue in areas including the Big Country, Concho Valley, Central Texas, and Kerr County.

"I had the opportunity yesterday to visit Camp Mystic to see firsthand what happened there," said Governor Abbott. "It was nothing short of horrific. We're here in Austin today because there have been lives lost in this greater region. We are broadening the area that we're focused on, but we are not reducing our focus in the Kerrville area. There are dangers over the next 24-48 hours that could pose public safety threats. If there's any water on the road, the most important thing you can do is to protect your lives. Remember: Turn Around, Don't Drown. Texas continues our 24/7 operations to search for anybody who was affected by these deadly storms."

The Governor was joined by Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd, Texas Department of Public Safety Colonel Freeman Martin, Adjutant General of Texas Major General Thomas Suelzer, Lower Colorado River Authority General Manager Phil Wilson, and other state officials.