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Governor Abbott Requests Federal Disaster Tax Relief For Texans Impacted By July Storms
October 16, 2026
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 16 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:

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Governor Abbott Requests Federal Disaster Tax Relief For Texans Impacted By July Storms

October 15, 2026 | Austin, Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent requesting federal disaster tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by the severe storm and flooding event that began on July 14, 2026.

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