Texas Governor Greg Abbott has renewed the disaster proclamation on border security, extending a measure that has been in place since May 31, 2021. The extension, issued yesterday, cites an ongoing threat in multiple Texas counties due to what Abbott describes as the surge of individuals unlawfully crossing the Texas–Mexico border.
According to the Office of the Texas Governor’s website, the original 2021 proclamation listed specific counties, and amendments have since updated the affected areas. The latest extension continues disaster status for counties ranging from Aransas to Zavala. Several state agencies remain involved under this directive.
The proclamation states that conditions related to public safety, human trafficking, and other illegal activities continue to justify the measure. It authorizes the continued use of resources such as law enforcement support and border wall construction. All prior orders and authorizations from the original proclamation remain in effect.
The renewal underscores that the circumstances prompting the 2021 proclamation are still recognized by the Governor’s office as ongoing, and the state will maintain its response under the disaster framework.
