Houston Daily

Governor Greg Abbott has asked the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to request that Uvalde County be added to President Donald J. Trump’s Major Disaster Declaration after flooding affected the area last month.

"Texas continues to rebuild communities affected by the devastating flooding that took place over the Fourth of July weekend," said Governor Abbott. "As damage assessments continue, I requested that Uvalde County be added to President Trump's Major Disaster Declaration. With approval, Texas communities impacted by last month's flooding will have access to the federal assistance program to receive the resources and support they need to heal and rebuild.”

Officials reviewed damage in Uvalde County and found it meets federal requirements for FEMA’s Public Assistance program, which provides help for emergency response efforts and repairs or replaces public infrastructure damaged by disasters. Other counties may also be considered as more information is gathered.

Governor Abbott has taken several steps in response to recent flooding across Texas. He joined relief organizations in distributing aid, announced new counties added for disaster declarations, and requested additional federal assistance for multiple areas. Efforts also include expanding eligibility for SNAP benefits in impacted regions, securing funding through state programs like the Texas Micro-Business Disaster Recovery Loan Program, providing grants to hospitals affected by floods, and launching an emotional support line for flood victims.

Abbott has visited with residents and first responders in flood-impacted communities, toured damaged areas alongside officials including General Steven Nordhaus and President Trump, updated disaster declarations as needed, and directed ongoing state response operations. The state increased readiness at its operations center before storms arrived and deployed emergency resources ahead of heavy rainfall forecasts.