SAN ANTONIO, TX — Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for Bexar County and dozens of other Texas counties Monday as severe storms continued moving across the state. The declaration came as heavy rain fell in parts of the San Antonio area and weather officials warned that more storms could follow. Abbott said Texas was ready to respond to the severe weather threats crossing the state. The state action also activated 24-hour operations at the state emergency operations center.

Heavy Rain Across Region

According to KSAT’s Weather Authority, many parts of Bexar County received between two and three inches of rain. Some areas in far northwest Bexar County recorded as much as six inches. The rainfall added to concerns about rising water and flooded streets as the storms moved through the region. Officials urged people to avoid driving into floodwater and to pay close attention to local guidance. The warning was especially important for low-lying areas where road conditions can change quickly during heavy rain.

The storm pattern affected a broad stretch of Texas rather than just one county. Weather coverage pointed to continued threats as the system pushed across South Texas, the Hill Country, the Gulf Coast and Central Texas. That wider footprint helped explain why the declaration expanded beyond Bexar County alone. For residents, the immediate message was simple: stay aware of changing conditions and watch for additional weather-related alerts.

Counties Added To Declaration

Abbott’s declaration now includes 101 counties, covering much of the state. The list stretches across South Texas, the Hill Country, the Gulf Coast and Central Texas regions, showing how widely the storms were expected to affect communities. The governor’s release said more counties could be added if conditions warrant. That gives state officials room to expand the declaration if the weather worsens or if new damage emerges in other areas.

The declaration is one of the main tools the state can use to organize resources during a weather emergency. In this case, it signals that the storm threat was large enough to require broad coordination across multiple regions. The move also allows state agencies to stay in a heightened response posture while the system remains active. For counties already dealing with flooding concerns, the designation underscores that the weather event is not limited to a single local outbreak.

State Response And Readiness

Abbott said in a news release that Texas is prepared to respond to the severe weather threats continuing to move across the state. He also directed attention to the emergency operations center, which shifted to 24-hour operations under the state response. That round-the-clock staffing is meant to keep communication open and speed up coordination if conditions change or local governments need support. The governor’s message focused on readiness rather than damage estimates, reflecting the fact that storms were still developing.

Residents were again told to avoid flooded roads and follow instructions from local officials. That advice is especially important during storms like these, when water depth can be hard to judge and road closures may appear quickly. The state’s warning was aimed at preventing avoidable rescues and injuries while the weather system remains active. With more rain possible and more counties still at risk, officials are continuing to monitor the situation closely.

What Residents Should Know

For people in Bexar County and across the affected Texas regions, the most immediate concern is staying informed as the storm threat continues. The weather coverage from KSAT indicated that rainfall totals were already significant in some parts of the county, especially in the northwest. At the same time, the state’s declaration makes clear that this is a broader emergency with impacts extending well beyond one local area. More counties could still be added if the weather intensifies or shifts into new parts of the state.

Abbott’s announcement did not provide a damage total, but it did show that state leaders were treating the storm system as a serious, ongoing event. The combination of heavy rain, expanded emergency status and 24-hour state operations points to continued attention in the hours ahead. For now, the public guidance remains centered on safety, caution and paying close attention to local officials and forecast updates.