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Texas approved for federal disaster aid after July storms, flooding
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk Brittany Taylor , as published by Click2Houston KPRC2 Local
· September 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points A program to help with emergency work and repair public facilities has been approved. Governor Greg Abbott made an announcement on Thursday.
Governor Greg Abbott made an announcement on Thursday. Assistance from the federal government is now available to certain areas. A program to help with emergency work and repair public facilities has been approved. This follows severe weather and flooding in July.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is providing aid through its Public Assistance program. Nineteen counties are eligible for this assistance.
Further information about the affected areas and the assistance program can be found through official channels.
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Category: safety Published: September 3, 2026 Source: Click2Houston KPRC2 Local Reading time: 1 min
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