President Boosts Texas Public Aid After Severe Weather Damage
Published Date: 8/1/2025
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Summary
Texas just got an upgrade on its disaster help! The President expanded the major disaster declaration to boost public assistance after severe storms, strong winds, and flooding hit. This means more support and money will flow to Texas communities starting now to help them recover faster.
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Texas Public Assistance Declaration Expanded
If you live in Texas, the Presidential major disaster declaration (FEMA-4879-DR, dated July 6, 2025) was amended to expand public assistance after severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding. This means more federal public assistance is authorized to help Texas communities recover.
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