January 2026 Winter Storm
Information you may need if you are affected by the January 2026 cold weather event.
Gov. Abbott Expanded the Winter Storm Disaster Declaration to Include 219 Counties Jan. 25
Public Water System Guidance:
- Map and list of Texas drinking water public laboratories
- Public Water Systems: Responding to a Disaster (RG-517b)
- Preparing for Extreme Cold Weather Conditions
Enforcement Discretion
Power Emergencies/Market Notices
Electric generation facilities and onsite backup generation facilities supplying power to the grid should use the Procedure for Requesting TCEQ Enforcement Discretion Relating to a Power Emergency in Texas for ERCOT, MISO, or SPP Regions (Updated Jan. 23, 2026).
See the Jan. 27 Market Notice.
Enforcement Discretion – Winter Storm
Any facility that has a violation related to the winter storm, including backup generation in support of onsite operations, should review the following:
- Procedure for Requesting TCEQ Enforcement Discretion Relating to a Declaration of a State of Disaster by the Governor
- Instructions for Requesting TCEQ Enforcement Discretion
General Resources
- Pay close attention to notices from your water utility on any localized boil water notices.
- Review our guidance on understanding boil water notices
- Get Winter Storm Safety Tips from the Texas Department of State Health Services
- View info on preventing carbon monoxide poisoning from the CDC.
- Find info for individuals and families, local officials, and emergency managers on the Texas Division of Emergency Management website.