Governor Abbott Renews Diesel Fuel Shortage Disaster Proclamation In October 2026

TEXAS, October 28 - October 28, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Proclamation

TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:

WHEREAS, I, Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, issued a disaster proclamation on September 28, 2026, certifying under Section 418.014 of the Texas Government Code that the shortage of diesel fuel poses an imminent threat or occurrence of harm to the public health and safety in the State of Texas, and declared a state of disaster for all Texas counties; and

WHEREAS, the certified conditions continue to exist and pose an ongoing and imminent threat of disaster as set forth in the Proclamation of September 28, 2026;

NOW, THEREFORE, in accordance with the authority vested in me by Section 418.014 of the Texas Government Code, I do hereby renew the aforementioned proclamation and declare a state of disaster for all Texas counties.  All orders, directions, suspensions, and authorizations provided in the Proclamation of September 28, 2026, as renewed, are in full force and effect.

In accordance with the statutory requirements, copies of this proclamation shall be filed with the applicable authorities.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto signed my name and have officially caused the Seal of State to be affixed at my office in the City of Austin, Texas, this the 28th day of October, 2026.