Abbott thanks other states for support following flood

AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott Tuesday thanked his fellow governors across the country for providing critical emergency response and recovery resources to Texas following a request for support after devastating flooding across the state.

“Texas is grateful for the outpouring of support from our fellow Americans across the country as we continue to recover and rebuild after the devastating floods,” Abbott said. “The bravery and generosity of these emergency teams played a vital role in our mission to save lives and help our communities begin the road to recovery.

“Texas will rebuild, and we thank our partners for standing with us every step of the way,” Abbott added.