TEXAS / STATE RESPONSE
ABBOTT MOBILIZES TEXAS EMERGENCY RESOURCES AS STORMS HIT
November 9, 2026 · Texas News StudioState emergency teams were positioned to support communities threatened by heavy rain and flash flooding.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to support local response efforts as heavy rainfall threatened South and West Texas. The state urged residents to stay weather-aware, avoid flooded roadways and heed local emergency guidance. Conditions and active warnings can change quickly.