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A disaster declaration was issued by Governor Greg Abbott four days after an ice storm left hundreds of thousands of Texans without power.
The counties included in the disaster declaration were for Denton, Hays, Henderson, Milam, Smith, Travis and Williamson. Additional counties may be added based off in progress damage assessments.
The declaration enabled the state to provide assistance to people and communities with property damage. Governor Abbott also encouraged residents to report damage, with details and photos if possible, through the Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool survey.