Bloomberg Quicktake's video: Biden Lands in Texas Greeted by Gov Greg Abbott and Rep Sheila Jackson Lee

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden arrived in Houston, Texas, on Friday, greeted by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Democratic Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee. Biden is visiting Houston to meet with local leaders and “discuss the winter storm relief efforts progress toward recovery and the incredible resilience shown by the people of Houston and Texas,” White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday. The president is also expected to visit a health center where coronavirus vaccines are being distributed. Vaccination efforts and daily life were disrupted across Texas, with millions of residents experiencing water disruptions and power outages after a week of frigid temperatures and storms overwhelmed a state where temperatures rarely dip that low. The president said last week that he wanted to visit the state to speak with those affected by the brutal conditions but was wary of distracting resources from the recovery effort. Over the weekend, Biden approved a major disaster declaration for the state, which allows uninsured homeowners to apply for federal grants to cover the cost of temporary housing and repairs. Federal funds will also be available to state and local governments as well as nonprofit organizations assisting with storm relief. Biden will travel to Houston and meet with local leaders to “discuss the winter storm relief efforts progress toward recovery and the incredible resilience shown by the people of Houston and Texas,” White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday. The president is also expected to visit a health center where coronavirus vaccines are being distributed. Vaccination efforts and daily life were disrupted across Texas, with millions of residents experiencing water disruptions and power outages after a week of frigid temperatures and storms overwhelmed a state where temperatures rarely dip that low. The president said last week that he wanted to visit the state to speak with those affected by the brutal conditions but was wary of distracting resources from the recovery effort. Over the weekend, Biden approved a major disaster declaration for the state, which allows uninsured homeowners to apply for federal grants to cover the cost of temporary housing and repairs. Federal funds will also be available to state and local governments as well as nonprofit organizations assisting with storm relief. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2TwO8Gm Bloomberg Quicktake brings you live global news and original shows spanning business, technology, politics and culture. Make sense of the stories changing your business and your world. To watch complete coverage on Bloomberg Quicktake 24/7, visit http://www.bloomberg.com/qt/live, or watch on Apple TV, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Fire TV and Android TV on the Bloomberg app. Have a story to tell? Fill out this survey for a chance to have it featured on Bloomberg Quicktake: https://cor.us/surveys/27AF30 Connect with us on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Bloomberg Breaking News on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BloombergQuickTakeNews Twitter: https://twitter.com/quicktake Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quicktake Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quicktake