Texas Disaster Window Extended for April-May Storms
Published Date: 6/18/2026
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Summary
Texas got hit by severe storms and tornadoes between April 24 and May 9, 2026, and the government just updated the disaster dates to cover that full period. If you live or run a business in Texas, you can apply for disaster loans to help recover, but act fast—physical loan applications close July 6, 2026, and economic injury loans by February 8, 2027. This update keeps everything else the same but makes sure the disaster help matches the actual damage dates.
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SBA Physical Disaster Loans Available
If you live in Texas and had physical damage from the severe storms and tornadoes between April 24, 2026 and May 9, 2026, you can apply for an SBA physical disaster loan to repair damage. Physical loan applications must be submitted by July 6, 2026 through the SBA Loan Portal at https://lending.sba.gov.
Economic Injury (EIDL) Loans for Texas Businesses
If your Texas small business, small agricultural co-op, or nonprofit suffered economic injury from the storms between April 24, 2026 and May 9, 2026, you may apply for an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL). EIDL applications must be submitted by February 8, 2027 through the SBA Loan Portal at https://lending.sba.gov.
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