Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON D.C. U.S. Congressman Roger Williams (R Austin) released the following statement Monday after the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that President Trump granted a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Texas to help communities recover from severe storms and flooding that occurred September 10 to November 2 2018:
Four months ago massive flooding wreaked havoc on the Central Texas community. In addition to visiting disaster sites such as the FM 2900 bridge that collapsed I urged President Trump to quickly fulfill Governor Greg Abbotts request for a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Texas.
I am happy to report that earlier today the president approved this request and initiated the release of federal funds that will go towards families businesses and infrastructure affected by the flooding. I am proud of the leadership and engagement that local and state officials exhibited throughout this process and I look forward to rebuilding together."
