Uvalde County Commissioners Court *Special Meeting* Sept. 7th 2026

The Uvalde County Commissioners Court held a special meeting on September 7, 2026, focused on the FEMA Public Assistance program related to the recent major disaster declaration (DR-4935) for flooding and severe weather. A representative from the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) provided an extensive briefing on the public assistance process, eligibility criteria, categories of reimbursable work, documentation requirements, and procurement rules. Key procurement-related points included the necessity to follow federal, state, and local procurement regulations to ensure costs remain eligible for reimbursement, the allowance for emergency contracts with proper documentation, and the importance of transitioning to formal procurement after the emergency period. The briefing also covered project grouping strategies, deadlines for submitting requests for public assistance (RPA) by October 1, 2026, and the reimbursement process. County officials discussed ongoing damage assessments and expressed concerns about meeting reporting deadlines, with assurances from TDEM that support and oversight would be provided throughout the process. The meeting emphasized the importance of thorough documentation, compliance with procurement standards, and coordination with FEMA and TDEM to secure federal funding for recovery efforts.