# Texas Requests Federal Disaster Assistance

Governor Greg Abbott announced the approval of a federal Major Disaster Declaration by President Donald J. Trump for severe weather and flooding in Texas during July 2026, enabling Federal Public Assistance for 19 counties. Subsequently, the Texas Division of Emergency Management has requested to add three more counties—Grimes, Live Oak, and McMullen—to the declaration to access FEMA's Public Assistance program. These actions facilitate access to federal resources for emergency response, recovery, and rebuilding efforts across affected Texas counties.

- **Why this matters:** Procurement professionals should anticipate increased federal funding availability through FEMA's Public Assistance program for disaster recovery projects in Texas.
- Agencies and contractors involved in emergency management, construction, debris removal, and infrastructure repair may find new contracting opportunities in the newly declared and pending counties.
- Organizations supporting Texas state and local governments should prepare for expedited procurement processes related to disaster response and infrastructure restoration.
- This indicates ongoing federal-state collaboration to expand disaster relief coverage, which may influence procurement planning and resource allocation in affected regions.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Emergency Response, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 05, 2026

### Government Entities
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM)
- Office of the Texas Governor

### Key Quotes
> As communities across Texas navigate the aftermath of severe weather and flooding, we must ensure Texans have the resources they need to recover.
> — Greg Abbott, Governor

### Sources
- [Governor Abbott Announces Federal Disaster Declaration Approval for Summer Severe Weather and Flooding | Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott](https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-announces-federal-disaster-declaration-approval-for-summer-severe-weather-and-flooding) - TX
- [Governor Abbott Requests Federal Disaster Assistance For Three Additional Counties Following Summer Severe Storms And Flooding | Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott](https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-requests-federal-disaster-assistance-for-three-additional-counties-following-summer-severe-storms-and-flooding) - TX