A tropical disturbance which could soon become Tropical Storm Francine is potentially heading towards Houston, making it essential for residents to prepare with emergency kits, evacuation plans, and stay informed via updates.

Abbott met with CenterPoint Energy CEO Jason Wells and the Executive Vice President of Regulatory and Government Affairs, Jason Ryan, on Thursday to discuss their proposal to better respond to future severe weather events.

Certain items can be purchased tax-free during the state of Texas’ sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies.