Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to hold a media briefing in north Austin on the state's response to severe winter weather that will impact Texas on Wednesday, according to a release from Abbott's office.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to prepare disaster relief resources as temperatures across the state continue to fall below freezing, according to a Monday news release.

The State of Texas is working around-the-clock to ensure Texans have the resources and support needed as severe winter weather impacts communities across Texas.”

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced the Texas Department of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources ahead of severe weather expected to impact the state this week.