 This will be a multi-day restoration effort. So I'd ask Texans for their patience as the crews are out there doing their best to try to restore energy across the state. Acting Governor Dan Patrick says President Biden has approved a federal disaster declaration for the state, freeing up FEMA funds to cover the cost of debris removal and emergency protective measures. Cleanup and power restoration work continues in and around the Houston area and up into East Texas. No definitive timeline, though, being offered on those efforts.