AUSTIN (Talk1370.com) -- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has extended his disaster declaration for all 254 Texas counties in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Abbott originally issued the disaster declaration on March 13, lasting for 30 days. The declaration provides the state with access to resources to help the state fight the virus.
"By extending my Disaster Declaration, we are ensuring the state of Texas continues to have adequate resources and capabilities to support our communities and protect public health," Abbott said in a statement. "I urge all Texans to continue practicing social distancing and abide by the guidelines laid out by the CDC and my Executive Orders to slow the spread of COVID-19."