US EditionGov. Greg Abbott Says Additional Texas Counties Approved for Federal Aid Following Floods
CENTRAL TEXAS, JUL 11 – The disaster declaration enables nine Central Texas counties to receive federal aid after flooding caused 16 deaths and displaced dozens, officials said.
- On July 11, 2025, President Donald Trump and Secretary Kristi Noem visited Kerrville, Texas, after catastrophic flooding affected multiple Central Texas counties.
- The visit followed severe floods during the July 4 holiday weekend that caused at least 16 deaths in Travis, Williamson, and Burnet counties and displaced dozens of residents.
- Governor Greg Abbott requested adding several counties, including Williamson and Travis, to the federal disaster declaration, which President Trump amended to provide FEMA Individual Assistance eligibility.
- FEMA approved Public Assistance for five counties—Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Menard, and San Saba—and officials are reviewing additional damage assessments to expand aid opportunities.
- Abbott called a special legislative session starting July 21 to improve disaster preparedness while Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett raised concerns about federal delays linked to Homeland Security policies.
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