Copyright by KXAN - All rights reserved APD's Air1 over Wimberley. (Courtesy: APD)

Copyright by KXAN - All rights reserved APD's Air1 over Wimberley. (Courtesy: APD)

AUSTIN, Texas (KXAN) -- As damage estimates keep piling up in Hays County and around Texas, Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared a state of disaster. On Monday, Abbott declared a state of disaster in Archer, Bastrop, Caldwell, Cass, Collin, Dewitt, Fannin, Grayson, Harrison, Hays, Henderson, Hidalgo, Hill, Houston, Kendall, Jasper, Johnson, Newton, Nueces, Parker, San Jacinto, Walker, Wichita and Wilson counties, authorizing further mobilization of state resources to assist impacted communities.

"The State of Texas has taken brisk action in dispatching all available resources to aid those affected by this severe weather system, and I strongly urge all Texans to exercise every possible precaution to ensure their safety and the safety of their families and neighbors," said Governor Abbott. "My thoughts and prayers are with all the communities that are suffering as a result of this weather disaster, and I am grateful for the first responders who have worked tirelessly to provide shelter, care and resources to all impacted areas."

Additional counties may be added to the declaration as the situation develops.

Gov. Abbott is touring Wichita Falls this morning and will visit Wimberley later in the afternoon to tour the damage.