GOVERNOR GREG ABBOTT July 14, 2026 FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE ; 145 Aw 01 Mr. David Nelson A o'cLock Deputy Secretary of State JUL 14 2026 State Capitol, Room 1E.8 v) Austin, Texas 78701 Secretary of State Dear Deputy Secretary Nelson: Pursuant to his powers as Governor of the State of Texas, Greg Abbott has issued the following: A proclamation certifying that the severe storms event that began on July 13, 2026, and that included heavy rainfall and flash flooding, poses a threat of imminent disaster, including widespread and severe property damage, injury, or loss of life in several counties, and declaring a disaster. The original proclamation is attached to this letter of transmittal. Attachment Post OFFICE BOX 12428 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78711 512-463-2000 (VOICE) DIAL 7-1-1 FOR RELAY SERVICES PROCLAMATION BY THE Governor of the State of Texas TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME: WHEREAS, I, GREG ABBOTT, Governor of the State of Texas, do hereby certify that the severe storms event that began on July 13th, 2026, and that included heavy rainfall and flash flooding, poses a threat of imminent disaster, including widespread and severe property damage, injury, or loss of life in Atascosa, Austin, Bandera, Bastrop, Bexar, Blanco, Brazoria, Brewster, Burnet, Caldwell, Colorado, Comal, Crockett, DeWitt, Dimmit, Edwards, Fayette, Fort Bend, Frio, Galveston, Gillespie, Goliad, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Harris, Hays, Jackson, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Kinney, La Salle, Lavaca, Lee, Llano, Mason, Matagorda, Maverick, McMullen, Medina, Menard, Pecos, Real, Schleicher, Sutton, Terrell, Travis, Uvalde, Val Verde, Victoria, Waller, Washington, Webb, Wharton, Williamson, Wilson, Zapata, and Zavala Counties; NOW, THEREFORE, in accordance with the authority vested in me by Section 418.014 of the Texas Government Code, I do hereby declare a state of disaster in the previously listed counties. Pursuant to Section 418.017 of the Texas Government Code, | authorize the use of all available resources of state government and of political subdivisions that are reasonably necessary to cope with this disaster. Pursuant to Section 418.016 of the Texas Government Code, any regulatory statute prescribing the procedures for conduct of state business or any order or rule of a state agency that would in any way prevent, hinder, or delay necessary action in coping with this disaster shall be suspended upon written approval of the Office of the Governor. However, to the extent that the enforcement of any state statute or administrative rule regarding contracting or procurement would impede any state agency’s emergency response that is necessary to protect life or property threatened by this declared disaster, I hereby authorize the suspension of such statutes and rules for the duration of this declared disaster. In accordance with the statutory requirements, copies of this proclamation shall be filed with the applicable authorities. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto signed my name and have officially caused the Seal of State to be affixed at my office in the City of Austin, Texas, this the 14th day of July, 2026. GRE BBOTT Governor ATTESTED BY: Vuk Veen FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE DAVID NELSON TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE Deputy Secretary of State 1 45am orctock JUL 14 2026

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