Governor Abbot to hold press conference in Beaumont Tuesday [Video]

BEAUMONT, Texas — On Tuesday, Governor Greg Abbott stopped in Beaumont to break down the preparations state officials are making ahead of Hurricane Francine’s landfall.

Abbott says, while Texas is the first priority, the state will send help to Louisiana as needed.

State and county leaders say this is the time to prepare our resources as our neighbors brace for impact. 

“This is something all of us care about because there is one thing of paramount importance and that’s the safety of everyone in this region,” said Abbott. “The State of Texas has 24 state agencies that are actively responding to this storm right now.”

Southeast Texas leaders and emergency management officials gathered around Abbott to discuss how the area is preparing for any potential damage. 

“We are deploying all …