January 2026 Winter Storm
Information you may need if you are affected by the January 2026 cold weather event.
Gov. Abbott Issued a Winter Storm Disaster Declaration Jan. 22
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.
- 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.