President Joe Biden issued a disaster declaration Saturday for 13 Texas counties affected by this year's winter storm. The move will make disaster relief available for state agencies, local governments and some nonprofits for repair efforts.
, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news.Saturday for 13 Texas counties, freeing federal relief for areas damaged in last winter's crippling ice storms.
"Texas will continue to work with our federal partners to support recovery from damage that occurred as a result of this storm," Abbott said in a statement. Money also will be available for hazard mitigation measures across Texas, the White House said, with additional disaster relief available if Texas requests help and future damage assessments find a need.
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