Governor Abbott Announces Federal Disaster Declaration Approval For Summer Severe Weather And Flooding

September 4, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to request that Grimes, Live Oak, and McMullen counties be added to President Donald J. Additional counties may be requested as updated information becomes available [1].

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1. gov.texas.gov · Governor Abbott Requests Federal Disaster Assistance For Three Additional Counties Following Summer Severe Storms And Flooding Sep 4, 2026
2. gov.texas.gov · Governor Abbott Announces Federal Disaster Declaration Approval For Summer Severe Weather And Flooding Sep 3, 2026
3. investors.centerpointenergy.com · CenterPoint Energy Activates Emergency Operations Center as it continues Taking Action to Prepare Ahead of Potential Impacts from Invest 97L Across Southeast Texas including Greater Houston Aug 31, 2026
4. click2houston.com · Texas approved for federal disaster aid after July storms, flooding Sep 3, 2026
5. click2houston.com · Ground stop issued at Bush Airport due to severe storms Sep 3, 2026
6. click2houston.com · Driver dies after crash with tractor-trailer on I-10 near Bunker Hill Road Sep 2, 2026
7. click2houston.com · What if Tropical Depression Edouard knocks out your power? What CenterPoint says Houston-area customers should know Sep 1, 2026

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