Flood Response News Updates
Governor Abbott Requests Federal Disaster Assistance For Additional Texas Counties Impacted By Flooding
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to request additional counties be added to President Donald J. Trump’s Major Disaster Declaration for recent catastrophic flooding that began impacting the state last week.
Governor Abbott Continues State Response, Recovery Efforts For Texans Impacted By Flooding
Governor Greg Abbott today provided an update on Texas' continued efforts to assist and support Texans and communities impacted by recent severe flooding across the state.
Governor Abbott Announces Disaster Unemployment Assistance For Texas Flooding
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is now accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) as a result of recent severe storms and flooding that impacted Texas. Under President Donald J.
Governor Abbott Orders Texas Flags Lowered To Half-Staff In Honor Of Lives Lost To Devastating Texas Flooding
Governor Greg Abbott today ordered Texas flags across the state to be lowered to half-staff to honor those who lost their lives due to the devastating floods that impacted Texas over the July 4th holiday weekend.
Governor Abbott Surveys Flood Damage, Provides Update On Continued Response To Texas Flooding
Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference at the Hunt Store following an aerial tour of flood damage to provide an update on the state’s continued response to severe flooding that impacted Texas.