Matagorda County declares drought disaster, cites elevated wildfire risk
May 11, 2026
The Matagorda County Commissioners unanimously approved a Declaration of Disaster citing drought conditions and elevated wildfire risk on May 11, 2026, recording a 4-0 vote. The minutes do not specify follow-up actions or deployments.
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Matagorda County Judge Bobby Seiferman and the county commissioners voted unanimously on May 11 to approve a Declaration of Disaster for drought conditions and elevated wildfire risk in Matagorda County.
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