Texas Office of Public Utility Counsel

01/27/2026

Thank you to all frontline line workers, road crews, first responders and others who have been working and continue to work in inclemental weather conditions to keep all of us safe and warm!

01/26/2026

Has your home or business experienced damage from the ongoing winter weather?❄️

Report your winter storm damage online here: damage.tdem.texas.gov

Your reports help officials gauge the extent of damage and identify resource needs to support Texans.

01/26/2026

Winter weather is still affecting a large part of the state so please stay home if you can. Our crews have been working hard clearing and treating roads, and that work continues Monday. If you must drive, please give them space and check drivetexas.org.

01/26/2026

Bitterly cold temperatures continue across Texas with icy conditions. Check on your friends and neighbors!

If you’re trying to keep warm, your pets are too! Limit time outside, use warm bedding, and check paws for ice/salt after walks.

♨️Warming Center Map: tdem.texas.gov/warm

01/26/2026

Today, Gov. Greg Abbott expanded his disaster declaration by 85 counties to ensure communities can easily access state emergency resources during this winter weather event.

Texans should continue monitoring weather and road conditions and heed warnings of local officials.

01/25/2026

01/25/2026

Please stay off the roads if possible. Winter weather is affecting a large part of the state and conditions can be dangerous. If you must drive please slow down, give our crews space on the road and check drivetexas.org for the latest conditions.

01/24/2026

⚠️❄️NEVER approach or touch downed power lines. Watch for downed lines and report any to local emergency officials and your local power company. Monitor outage maps and find utility contact information on the PUCT’s Storm Resources page: https://puc.texas.gov/storm/

01/24/2026

01/24/2026

01/24/2026