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Federal disaster assistance approved for some Texas counties after July floods
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· September 4, 2026
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Key points The assistance will be provided to at least 19 counties in Texas. Governor Greg Abbott announced that federal disaster assistance has been approved for certain areas.
Governor Greg Abbott announced that federal disaster assistance has been approved for certain areas. This funding will be used to repair infrastructure that was damaged by major flooding in July. The assistance will be provided to at least 19 counties in Texas.
These counties are located in southwest Texas, which experienced significant flooding last month. The federal funding will help to repair damaged infrastructure in these areas. Further details about the approved assistance are available, including the specific counties that will receive funding and the extent of the repairs that will be made.
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Published: September 4, 2026 ·
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