The governor was quick to request federal assistance last week after devastating floods hit the Texas Hill Country.

Ex-FEMA officials say it’s unclear how the response differs from FEMA’s typical role in disasters, which is to support states through coordination and funding.

The claim spread widely on social media after the floods that devastated the Lone Star State in early July 2025.

Texas offers Disaster Unemployment Assistance to those affected by severe storms and flooding as per Governor Abbott's declaration.

S an Antonio anchor Stephania Jimenez fumed Saturday over a press conference that featured Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott thanking each other and President Donald Trump instead of giving immediate updates on the lethal floods in central Texas.

Texas leaders across political lines urge prayer for flood victims as the state, ranked third most religious in the U.S., copes with devastating floods that have claimed at least 80 lives.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended the Trump administration from suggestions that the delayed warning residents received during the tragic flash floods in Texas this week were insufficient.

Texas Flags to be lowered to half-staff this week in honor of lives lost in Kerrville flooding, Gov. Greg Abbot orders.