The continued heat across the state has prompted Texas Governor Greg Abbott to sign a drought disaster declaration for 37 Texas counties, which include four from the Houston-area.
signed a drought disaster declaration for 37 Texas counties as it relates to exceptional drought conditions. -area, four counties under the declaration include: Colorado, Matagorda, Waller, and Wharton County. HEB shooting in Houston: Man arrested, second suspect sought following active shooter call
As a result of the declaration, the counties that were listed will have the use of all available resources of the state government and of political subdivisions that are reasonably necessary to cope with the disaster. FOX 26 Houston is now on the FOX LOCAL app available through Apple TV, Amazon FireTV, Roku and Google Android TV!
Waller County Judge Trey Duhon said, "We are currently in a burn ban due to the drought and excessive heat conditions, which won't let us anytime soon. Please be aware of the temperature outside and please be aware of the dry conditions when working outside.
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