Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for more than 125 counties in Texas ahead of this weekend's winter storm that he said will bring "ultra cold temperatures."

Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 134 counties as a severe winter storm threatens the state with life-threatening cold and ice starting Friday evening.

Abbott issued disaster declarations Thursday for more than 130 counties ahead of a winter freeze expected to sweep into Texas over the coming days. "The goal is to make it through with no life lost," the governor said.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared a state of emergency ahead of severe winter weather expected to affect most of the state.

Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 134 counties in Texas ahead of the winter weather expected this weekend.

Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday issued a disaster declaration for 134 counties in Texas ahead of a winter storm that is supposed to plunge most of the state into subfreezing temperatures for several days.

The declaration is to make sure resources are available to communities that need them.