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Jul 12

Governor Abbott Requests Federal Disaster Assistance For Five Additional Counties Following Texas Flooding

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to request that five additional counties — Burnet, Llano, Mason, McCulloch, and Tom Green — be added to President Donald J. Trump’s Major Disaster Declaration following the recent catastrophic flooding that impacted communities across Texas.

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Jul 11

Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Weekend Weather Threats Across Texas

Governor Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of severe weather and flash flooding threats expected over the weekend.

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Jul 11

Governor Abbott, President Trump Visit With Impacted Texans In Kerrville

Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott today joined President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump during a visit to Kerr County to meet with Texas families and first responders regarding the recent severe flooding and heavy rainfall that devastated communities across Texas.

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Jul 11

Governor Abbott Announces Additional Counties Eligible For 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) for Burnet, San Saba, Tom Green, Travis, and Williamson counties as a result of severe storms and flooding that impacted Texas.

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Jul 11

Governor Abbott Announces Approval Of Federal Disaster Assistance For Additional Counties Following Texas Flooding

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the federal government has updated the Presidential Disaster Declaration following recent flooding in Texas to include Burnet, Kerr, San Saba, Tom Green, Travis, and Williamson counties now eligible for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Individual Assistance program.

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Jul 11

Governor Abbott Announces New Crisis Support Line For Texans Affected By Floods

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) launched the Texas Flooding Emotional Support Line, a new statewide crisis support line for Texans impacted by recent catastrophic floods.

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Jul 10

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.

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Jul 10

Governor Abbott Announces $10,000 Reward For Individual Connected To ICE Facility Ambush

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of Benjamin Hanil Song, who is wanted for his alleged involvement in the July 4, 2025, attack on a U.S.

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