Texas Governor Greg Abbott expands the disaster declaration to include four new counties due to severe flooding, seeking additional federal aid and offering various support measures for recovery.

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AUSTIN, Texas – Gov. Greg Abbott added four counties to the state’s disaster declaration following catastrophic flooding hit Texas earlier this month. In a Wednesday news release, Abbott said Edwards, Kinney, Real and Schleicher counties are joining 26 other counties that already received a state disaster declaration from the governor’s office.

"We must ensure better preparation in the future," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement posted on social media.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott extends the drought disaster proclamation due to persistent severe drought, including additional counties for state support.

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The body of a woman who went missing in the Texas floods earlier this month was found on Tuesday, Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement."She was recovered in the Kerrville area," Abbott said in a statement on social media.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott visited San Angelo to praise Tom Green County’s flood response, meet with officials and families, and promise continued recovery support.