Ten more Texas counties have been added to the federal disaster declaration following recent flooding, Governor Greg Abbott announced on July 30, 2025. The newly included counties are Edwards, Guadalupe, Kimble, Lampasas, McCulloch, Menard, Real, Reeves, Schleicher, and Sutton. More counties could be added as further assessments are completed.
“I thank President Trump for approving these 10 additional counties for critical disaster assistance,” said Governor Abbott. “This approval will help Texas families and communities rebuild after the catastrophic floods that impacted so many Texans across our state. Workers and self-employed Texans in Guadalupe, Kimble, McCulloch, and Menard counties can also now apply to receive crucial Disaster Unemployment Assistance. Texas will continue to work closely with local and federal officials to ensure every affected community has the resources and support they need to heal and rebuild.”
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Individual Assistance programs are now available in Guadalupe, Kimble, McCulloch, and Menard counties. FEMA’s Public Assistance Program is open for Edwards, Lampasas, Real, Reeves, Schleicher, and Sutton counties.
Damage assessments show that Guadalupe, Kimble, McCulloch, and Menard exceed federal criteria for disaster aid eligibility. This allows residents to seek financial assistance for certain expenses caused by the flooding. Applications for FEMA disaster assistance can be made online at disasterassistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362.
For Edwards, Lampasas, Real, Reeves, Schleicher, and Sutton counties—where damages also surpass federal requirements—FEMA’s Public Assistance Program provides support for emergency work and repairs or replacement of public facilities.
The Texas Workforce Commission is accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) in Burnet, Kerr, Guadalupe, Kimble, McCulloch, Menard, San Saba, Tom Green, Travis and Williamson counties. Those unable to work due to storm damage may qualify for benefits if they apply by September 4 using the state’s Unemployment Benefit Services or by calling TWC at (800) 939-6631.
Applicants must provide their Social Security number along with documentation showing they were working or about to begin work when the disaster occurred but could not do so because of the severe weather. Proof of employment can be submitted through TWC’s online UI Submission Portal by selecting DUA Proof of Employment at Time of Disaster from the submission menu; fax or mail options are also available.
Governor Abbott continues efforts such as requesting additional county additions to federal declarations; announcing SNAP benefit replacements; meeting with affected residents; securing funding for micro-business recovery loans; allocating grant money to impacted hospitals; surveying flood damage alongside military officials; launching an emotional support line; deploying emergency resources ahead of storms; and updating Texans on response operations.
The ongoing response includes raising readiness levels at the State Operations Center as heavy rainfall was forecasted across West and Central Texas earlier this summer.
