On March 3, 2025, a declaration of local disaster was signed by Judge Brown in response to wildfire danger. This decision was prompted by severe drought and weather conditions affecting Travis County, Texas. The declaration cites section 417.108(a) of the Texas Government Code as the basis for declaring a local state of disaster due to the imminent and substantial danger posed to residents and property.
"A local state of disaster is hereby declared for Travis County, Texas, pursuant to section 417.108(a) of the Texas Government Code due to wildfire danger caused by extreme drought and weather conditions, which pose an imminent and substantial danger to the residents and property within Travis County," stated Judge Brown.
Residents are encouraged to consult the disaster declaration for further information. Additional resources include the Travis County Emergency Services and the Travis County Office of Emergency Management. Updates can also be followed on their respective Facebook pages.