Texas governor calls major disaster declaration "an important first step"
From CNN's Konstantin Toropin
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announces the reopening of more Texas businesses during the Covid-19 pandemic at a press conference at the Texas State Capitol on May 18, 2020 in Austin, Texas. Lynda M. Gonzalez-Pool/Getty Images
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott thanked President Biden for approving a major disaster declaration for the state but noted that the declaration was short of what he asked for.
"I thank President Biden for his assistance as we respond to impacts of winter weather across our state," Abbott said in a statement released today.