Extreme drought conditions have sparked dangerous wildfires across the state, which have taken lives, engulfed more than 3.8 million acres and destroyed hundreds of homes. Texans must continue to heed all warning from fire and local officials, and take all necessary precautions to minimize the risk of wildfire.

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• Thursday, January 26, 2012 • Austin, Texas • Proclamation
  Gov. Perry Renews Proclamation Extending Wildfire Emergency
  Gov. Rick Perry has renewed a proclamation extending wildfire emergency due to extreme fire hazard posing a threat of imminent disaster in 105 specified counties in Texas. The proclamation directs necessary resources be made available to aid response efforts.
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• Wednesday, December 21, 2011 • Austin, Texas • Proclamation
  Gov. Perry Again Renews Proclamation Extending Wildfire and Drought Emergency
  Gov. Rick Perry has again renewed a proclamation extending wildfire and drought emergency for all 254 counties due to the ongoing threat of wildfires across the state. The proclamation directs necessary resources be made available to aid response efforts and notes the ongoing strain on water resources.
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• Wednesday, December 14, 2011 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Gov. Perry: Expanded Disaster Declaration Provides Much-Needed Relief for Communities Impacted by Wildfires
  Gov. Rick Perry today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has granted the state's repeated request to expand its major disaster declaration to include 119 counties eligible for wildfire assistance, and extend the incident period from April 6, 2011, through August 29, 2011. The original declaration issued by FEMA on July 1, 2011, covered wildfires between April 6, 2011, and May 3, 2011, and only included 45 counties.
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• Wednesday, November 30, 2011 • Austin, Texas • Proclamation
  State of Texas Again Renews Proclamation Extending Wildfire and Drought Emergency
  The State of Texas has again renewed a proclamation extending wildfire and drought emergency for all 254 counties due to the ongoing threat of wildfires across the state. The proclamation directs necessary resources be made available to aid response efforts and notes the ongoing strain on water resources.
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• Monday, October 31, 2011 • Austin, Texas • Proclamation
  Gov. Perry Renews Proclamation Extending Wildfire and Drought Emergency
  Gov. Rick Perry has renewed a proclamation extending wildfire and drought emergency for all 254 counties due to the ongoing threat of wildfires across the state. The proclamation directs necessary resources be made available to aid response efforts and notes the ongoing strain on water resources.
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