Texas Prepares for Arctic Winter Storm With Full State Mobilization

Texas Governor Greg Abbott activated state emergency resources Thursday as an arctic blast brings dangerous cold, snow, ice and freezing rain across Texas, with North and Central Texas at highest risk for travel-disrupting conditions. Agencies including TxDOT, TDEM, National Guard, and multiple state departments will pre-treat and monitor roads and utilities, deploy warming centers, and assist stranded motorists while coordinating with local partners. Texans should stay weather-aware, check road conditions, and use DriveTexas and warming-center resources for guidance.